cutebugs: of course, not everyone can do all these things! but if you are concerned, here is a list
cutebugs:of course, not everyone can do all these things! but if you are concerned, here is a list of information and resources.KNOW THE FACTS ABOUT BEE DECLINE:The global and European situation with bees and other pollinatorsWatch Marla Spivak’s TED talk: Why bees are disappearingSTOP USING INSECTICIDES:Bee declines and the link with pesticidesPesticide toxicity to beesPLANT BEE-FRIENDLY PLANTS:List of bee plants by categoryKnow your garden store: Don’t poison bees by accidentMAKE A BEE GARDEN:Bee garden factshow-toSUPPORT LOCAL BEEKEEPERS:how to buy honeyget in touch with a beekeeperabout urban beekeepingMAKE A WILD BEE HOUSE:About wild/solitary bees & how to build a bee housemore on bee housesCONSIDER BECOMING A BEEKEEPER:Some US states will pay you to take up beekeepingDIY backyard beekeeping About commercial beekeeping ENCOURAGE YOUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO DO MORE TO HELP:Bee Health: Background and Issues for Congress(unfortunately, I cannot provide a comprehensive list of how to contact local governments, it would be much easier for you to research this on your own.)LEARN MORE ABOUT BEES AND EDUCATE OTHERS:Another list of things you can do to help bees (there is some overlap)bee nest 101Facts about pollination_______________________________________(all drawings by mod aliza) -- source link