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Nearly half of US honeybee colonies died last year. Struggling beekeepers stabilize population (apnews.com)

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[–] [email protected] 16 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Native flowers attract bees and offer pollen + nectar for them :)

Don't forget that honeybees aren't the only bees nor the only pollinators. Ask your local university or beekeepers / native plants association about what you can do to help out in your area!

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Even worse, honeybees can compete with wild local bees... Best solution is indeed flowers (local plants are usually better choices) and providing a good environment for wild pollinators

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago

I don't think most people even know honeybees aren't native to North America. Native bees are the ones at risk, and non-native honeybees aren't helping.