The Consequences of Bees Dying
Bees have garnered an unsavory reputation over the years. Many people either dismiss them as mere bugs or fear them as the insects with the deadly stinger. Contrary to popular belief, bees are more than just that. They also play a very vital role in the environment, apart from their active role in the production of honey. But as of late, bees—particularly honey bees—are disappearing at an alarming rate. Bees dying and disappearing can have serious repercussions on the environment, especially with regards to human food crops.
There are countless animals listed as endangered but the public, but the most endangered ones are the animals and insects being taken for granted. Bees for instance play an essential role in the production of human food supply. Bees are responsible for pollinating almost 80 percent of the food crops like apples, soybeans, broccoli, strawberries, nuts, peaches, and many more. Though there are other insects which can also pollinate flowering plants and crops, none are more efficient than the bees. The extinction of bees could force the humans to revert to diets comprised of bread and water only. Cattle which depend on the alfalfa pollinated by bees are also in danger.
Bees dying and disappearing unexpectedly is called Colony Collapse Disorder. The phenomenon was first observed in North America during 2004 and it wasn’t long before it spread to the shores of Europe as well. Scientists are still unable to explain what causes the phenomenon, though they agree that is a big problem.
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