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A celebration of bees, pollinators, and Anton Janša
World Bee Day • May 20
Every garden can be a sanctuary. Here are ten ways to support pollinators:
Native plants co-evolved with native bees and provide ideal nutrition.
Provide nesting sites for solitary bees with drilled wood blocks or hollow stems.
Let clover, dandelions, and other 'weeds' bloom—they're vital bee food.
Choose organic pest control methods that don't harm pollinators.
A shallow dish with pebbles gives bees a safe place to drink.
Choose flowers that bloom spring through fall for continuous food.
Many native bees nest in soil—leave some undisturbed earth.
Buy local honey and learn about bee stewardship in your area.
Dense plantings of shrubs provide shelter and diverse foraging.
Share what you know—bee conservation starts with understanding.
Urbanization, monocultures, and removal of wildflower meadows reduce nesting sites and food sources.
Neonicotinoids and other pesticides harm bees' navigation, memory, and immune systems.
Shifting bloom times create mismatches between bees and the flowers they depend on.
Parasitic mites that weaken honeybee colonies and spread deadly viruses.
Pathogens like American foulbrood and Nosema fungi devastate colonies.
Vast single-crop fields create food deserts for bees outside brief bloom periods.
Asian giant hornets and other predators threaten native and managed bee populations.
Artificial light disrupts nocturnal pollinator behavior and bee rest cycles.