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% […]
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,
Discover the main threats facing honeybees & wild bee populations Bee populations worldwide are facing unprecedented challenges that threaten both managed honey bee colonies and wild bee species. Recent data shows that U.S. commercial beekeepers reported the highest honey bee colony losses ever recorded in 2025, with over 62% of commercial operations losing their colonies[1][2].
Are bees really on their way out? What are the consequences of the false idea that bees are in danger of extinction? This false notion has several significant consequences affecting public perception, conservation priorities, and the broader ecological discourse: • Misplaced Focus on Honeybees Rather than Wild Bees: This misconception tends to concentrate public concern
How does the misconception that all bees are aggressive affect their protection The misconception that all bees are aggressive significantly hampers their protection in several ways: • Fear and Negative Perception Lead to Avoidance or Harm: When people believe bees are aggressive and likely to sting without cause, they tend to avoid bees entirely or
