bringing in around billions of dollars in profits.
And that isn?t counting the work
beekeepers do, or the production of honey. A
study, done in 2009 by the White House, shows
that ?the crop benefits from native insect
pollination in the United States were valued at
more than 9 billion dollars.?
can be useful and beneficial to the human
body. The venom that bees inject their
aggravator with can be used to treat arthritis
and even promote skin health.
And we can?t forget about the bee?s wax.
It?s everywhere: bees?wax candles, bees?wax
hives, bees?wax skin cares. Yep, bee?s wax is a
great and natural way to help healthy, pure
skin.
And finally, we can?t forget about the
honey. Honey, loved by bears and humans
alike; which one loves it the most is debatable,
but the health benefits are not. Being a natural
sweetener, honey is a great way to help that
wonderful morning tea have just a little kick,
adding a nice extra dose of antioxidants.
Cutting the sugar intake in half, even those
with diabetes can feel good about eating
something sweet.
Bees, ?bee?ing the wonderful creatures
they are, seem to be experts in every area of
life. Farmer. Architect. Loyal subject. Janitor.
Guard. Nurse. The list goes on and on. But one
area they really succeed in is finances. Bees
pollinate around millions of plants a year,
Even with all of these duties left to
perform every day, bees?numbers are on the
decline.?Many factors such as varroamites,
food shortages, colony collapse disorders, and
pollution are all leading to bees?decline.?Even
with the decline, humans can help to keep
these creatures thriving for years to come.
Simple things, such as planting gardens,
can give bees much needed food. ?Stop
spraying dandelions and clover in your garden
yard, and let them grow!?Dandelions and
clover are a great food source for the bees , and
dandelions are great in jelly, stews, and salads,
too!?If you are going to fertilize your yard, do
not use a fertilizer that kills the weeds.?Instead
use one that only feeds your yard.?You could
even help by making mason bee homes for
those little non-stinging bees that you see
going from plant to plant.?This can easily be
done by drilling some holes in a piece of wood
and hanging it from a tree.?
So the next time you see your little
friend flitting around, be kind, and remember
that one out of three bites of food you eat,
gallons upon gallons of honey that we
enjoy,and the beautiful flowers that we adore.
It all depends upon our wonderful pollinators.
And as for bees, keep ?bee?ing our best friends!
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