Honey Bees & Wild Bees 2025 Rank Threat (2025) How It Harms Bees Key Evidence Honey-bee vs. Wild-bee Impact 1 Varroa destructor mites + associated viruses (amitraz-resistant) – Feed on bee fat body, weaken immunity – Vector deformed-wing virus (DWV-A/B), acute bee paralysis, causing colony collapse – Rising resistance to amitraz; winter 2024-25 losses >60% […]
Image by Ion Ion Ceban @ionelceban via Pexals Role Of Feral Honey Bees Feral honey bee colonies—those living outside direct human management—play several important roles in the U.S. today: In Summary Some experts argue that feral colonies can serve as “reservoirs” for bee diseases and parasites, which may impact managed bees and potentially native bee populations.
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Yellow-Legged Hornet Next To Coin – Photo by KatieCouric.com/news Reporting sightings of invasive hornet species—such as the yellow-legged Asian hornet (YLH)—is critical for containment and eradication efforts in the United States. Here are the official channels and forms for reporting: Georgia South Carolina Other States What Information to Include in Your Report Mobile App Options
Image by UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) Given the critical importance of early detection and rapid response for invasive species management, reporting suspected Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet (YLH) sightings is essential for ongoing eradication efforts. Here’s how to report sightings in the currently affected areas: Georgia Reporting System In Georgia, report potential Yellow-Legged Hornet
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Photo by https://extension.psu.edu/yellow-legged-hornet The Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet (Vespa velutina), commonly abbreviated as YLH (not YLAH), represents a significant emerging threat to the United States, particularly to the beekeeping industry and agricultural systems dependent on pollinators. While not yet established nationwide, its presence in the southeastern United States since 2023 marks a critical juncture in invasive
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The most effective strategies to address multiple threats to bees is by combining community habitat restoration with pesticide reduction, improved disease and parasite management, climate adaptation measures, sustainable agriculture, public education, and strong policy frameworks. Top Strategies to Address Multiple Threats to Bees 1. Habitat Restoration and Protection 2. Reducing Pesticide Use 3. Improved Disease
Oregon Wild Bumble Bee – by Thomas Jones – beesworld.org Bees face a range of serious and escalating threats that impact their survival, with both longstanding and newly emerging dangers documented by experts. Here’s a quick summary: Major established threats: Emerging or evolving threats: In Summary Other factors, such as direct predation by wasps, hornets,
The most effective habitat restoration methods for supporting multiple pollinator threats at once involve creating high-diversity native plantings with overlapping bloom times, establishing structural and spatial diversity, and using adaptive site management techniques. These approaches simultaneously address habitat loss, nutrition, climate resilience, disease, pesticide exposure, and fragmentation.[1][2] Key methods include: In Summary By combining these
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Supporting solitary bees is essential for healthy pollination and biodiversity. Unlike social bees, solitary bees nest alone and need specific habitats that you can easily provide in your garden. Ground-Nesting Solitary Bees Cavity-Nesting Solitary Bees Natural Materials Extra Tips By providing undisturbed ground, natural plant stems, and simple bee hotels—and minimizing disturbance and chemicals—you’ll make
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Planting native species is one of the most effective ways to support bee populations in your region. Here’s a list of top-performing native plants—selected based on university extension recommendations, ecological studies, and Pacific Northwest plant guides—to maximize bee visitation and biodiversity in gardens across Washington, Oregon, and nearby states: Top Native Plants for Bees Tips
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