Imminent Extinction Classification for American Bumblebee in Canada
42 of the more than 850 species of bees in Canada are necessary to grow crops. Apples, tomatoes, blueberries, legumes, […]
Pollinators
Insects are Key for Life on Earth
Insects outweigh humanity by a factor of 17. Insects are disappearing faster than other species on Earth. Scientists estimate 40%
Silent Earth by Dave Goulson
Mr. Goulson takes us through the causes of insect decline. He suggests ways we can support insects. Check your local
Insect Apocalypse
Insect populations continue to decline by a rate of 2.5%/year. https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/insect-declines-are-stark-warning-humanity#:~:text=Many%20people%20think%20of%20insects,without%20them%20we%20are%20doomed.
California Honeybee die-off Discovered
the combination of insecticides (thought safe) for honeybees plus fungicides together impact developing larvae. They decided to not apply the
Bringing Nature Home: How You can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants
Doug Tallamy is an entomologist, ecologist, and conservationist known for his work on the importance of native plants in supporting