The possible extinction of bees
A photo of a bee getting nectar from a yellow daisy.
When you think about bees the only thing that may really come into your mind is a yellow bug who has a stinger. But there is way more to that. Without bees, our ecosystem would get messed up. The birds who would eat bees would soon die and then their predators would die too, since they can’t eat the birds. Its all a chain reaction.
But the real question is: How are bees going extinct and how will it affect us? Well, it could be many reasons as to why their population is decreasing. One main reason may be due to climate change. Now, climate change is a huge factor because during the spring its a huge time for bees to get pollen, but due to climate change its hard for them to find the pattern that let’s them know when its spring time. So when that pattern is broken due to climate change, it messes up their cycle and they get less pollen, which they need to survive off. And with that, how does it affect us? It affects our food chain. Bees play a big part in our ecosystem. They pollinate our plants, which is what makes food production actually possible. So just think about a world without bees. Not only does it mess up our ecosystem, but our livelihoods and food supply too.
Now there are obviously more reasons as to why bees are facing extinction. And that’s also due to habitat loss. According to an article called “Endangered Bees,” it says, “This means that many trees will be cut down to allow space for construction sites. Honeybees need large trees and with deforestation there are not many trees where bees can make their home.” This tells us due to us humans cutting down areas where trees are located at, it causes a huge part of the extinction threat for bees. If we keep this up, sooner or later, there aren’t going to be more trees or areas where bees could nest and make their home.
How can we help? Well first, we can always plant a bee garden. By planting a bee garden, we can create a habitat for them that provides them with plants that give them the nectar and pollen they need. We can also go chemical-free for bees. The Bee Conservancy states that, “Synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides, and neonicotinoids are harmful to bees, wreaking havoc on their sensitive systems.” This means that, if don’t use those types of chemicals on plants, these plants would be more Bee-Friendly for them.
There are so many ways to start to save Bees. We must come to the realization that bees are more important than we think. They play such a huge part in our lives, and the ecosystem as well.
Jorge • Dec 6, 2022 at 2:49 pm
I learned that we should plant chemical free plants. I like how it shows specific ways to save the bees.
Kate Gomez • Dec 8, 2021 at 10:59 am
I like how you added a link on ways to help the bees instead of just saying why its important not to lose them. 😀
David GUzman • Dec 8, 2021 at 10:56 am
What this article did well is not only bring up the problem but explain a good solution.
Kevin Loreto • Dec 8, 2021 at 10:55 am
Somethings l liked about this article is that they mention how are bees are very important to keep an ecosystem going which gives many organisms a food source to keep on thriving and not be at the risk of extinction.I also liked how they addressed a solution to keeping the bees alive by creating chemical free gardens for the bees to have a source of nectar and pollen.
Jason Guatemala • Dec 8, 2021 at 10:55 am
What this article does well is on explain what is happening to the bees and also it solution how it can solved is good. what I learned from this article is that bees play a much bigger role than I thought they did. what I would have added it probably a link to your source because I wanted to learn more abou this topic but other than that good job and keep up the good work. 🙂
Jacob Milton • Dec 8, 2021 at 10:49 am
What this article did well was add lots of detail about bees and what they do for our food chain and ecosystem
Valeria Alcantara Benitez • Dec 8, 2021 at 9:08 am
Something i learned from this article was that bees are important to our ecosystem and us human.What this article does well is the way they addressed the problem and has evidence to prove its claim.
Johan Cruz • Dec 8, 2021 at 9:05 am
What I learned Is that the bee play a big role in our lives and the ecosystem and if they go extinct it will make a huge impact to the ecosystem.
Nancy • Dec 8, 2021 at 8:59 am
What i learned from this article is that bees are very important to us and without them our whole ecosystem would be messed up
Baby with a Chainsaw • Dec 8, 2021 at 8:59 am
I like the ways you address the problem. I also like how you included a solution that is do-able
thalia • Dec 8, 2021 at 8:56 am
This article did well in sharing the claim that was easy to understand. Something I learned from this article is how bees are very important to us and the ecosystem.
Dayana • Dec 8, 2021 at 8:53 am
What i learned form this article is that bees are important and that in order to stop them from going extinct one thing we can do is plant a bee garden.
Ashley Ramirez Marin • Dec 8, 2021 at 8:52 am
I like the way you thoroughly explained about why its a problem and some solutions that can help. Bees are cool
Joanie • Jun 7, 2021 at 10:47 am
I think it is cool how you like to learn about bees and how you are interested with the wild life I really like bees to and that they are keystone species.