Does anyone know any info on how to help the honey bee preservation effort?

Question

Odd question yes, but here's the thing if all the bees get sick and die we as humans will have more limited food supplies due to lack of pollination. Watch the Bee Movie it's actually based on fact, although bees can't talk (so far as I know!!)

Although I hate getting stung by the buggers, I appreciate that such a seemingly small thing has such a big impact.

I'm also not to keen on genetically altering any critter... does anyone remember the old horror flicks (most of them about ants or ticks or spiders... and one in particular about Killer Bees which by the way are modified???)

I LIKE MY FOOD AND HONEY!!!!

How can I contribute and get others to contribute to saving these little service workers?

Factual info and no smart alecky remarks please

THANKS

Answer 1

Step 1

Decide how much time you are willing to commit, and choose your path. You could join a nonprofit group working to save the bees, take an online course or simply do what you can to help at home.

Step2

Support your local beekeepers by buying local honey. Ask a local beekeeper to speak to your garden club or civic group.

Step3

Take a look at your yard. Does your home tempt bees with flowering plants? Could you do more by adding a section of appealing plants? Can you limit or eliminate the use of pesticides?

Step4

Check out information available from your local cooperative extension office. Most are listed in the city or county sections of your local telephone book under "agriculture" or "extension service."

Step5

If you are ready to make a greater commitment, consider an online course. Marla Spivak is an entomologist specializing in agriculture with University of Minnesota Extension. She and her fellow entomologists teach several classes to the public and have created an online course, "Healthy Bees." Burt's Bees, a company that sells bee-related products, has created an online video.

Step6

Consider supporting laws aimed at helping beekeepers. The American Beekeeping Federation website has information on contacting your lawmakers about proposed legislation.

Answer 2

These guys are not on my good side right now.  Bees took over the compost bin a few months ago and at first it was cool to watch but I miss being able to compost and I think the meter readers would like the bees gone.  I wonder what the honeycomb looks like by now?  (I peeked early on, it was fist-sized then).

Here is the buzz on honeybees.  I don't think you'll lose access to honey any time soon.