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Monday, August 10, 2020

Bees, on the decline for years, find hope for survival in C-19 lockdowns; new colony at SLI needs to be moved

The current COVID-19 lockdown is helping to reverse the sharp decline in bee populations in two significant ways. Fewer fumes and pollution particles from automobiles means that bees can more easily smell floral scents that lead them to plants that need pollinating. 

Another reason that the bee population may be recovering is that, as the BBC noted, "Fewer cars on the roads means other benefits for bees too. The number of bee deaths is likely to fall as car journeys decrease during the lockdown, BBC notes. A 2015 study by Canadian researchers estimated that 24 billion bees and wasps are killed by vehicles on roads across North America every year."

Other sources indicate that lockdowns have been responsible for increased gardening involving flowering plants and vegetables. These are also known as "bee food." This is one area which places the emphasis on positive reinforcement as opposed to the reduction of negative influences.

While we may be getting restless as we stay hunkered down in our homes, it is a positive reinforcement to know that the natural world is getting a reprieve as we forgo our routine activities and contribute to less pollution. The bees are clapping their wings.

A new bee colony has found a home in the Epworth Hall outdoor right front pillar. Our last bee colony made its home in the left pillar. The queen bee was located, removed, and the colony followed her. The left pillar was plugged to prevent new bee entrances. 

The right column will have to be done much in the same way but must wait for the end of the pollinating season to end this fall to begin the process. SLI believes in the value and necessity of bees and utilizes practices meant to prevent harm to the bees.

Read More: The World's Bee Population Is Recovering During COVID-19 Lockdown | https://thebeet.com/the-worlds-bee-population-is-recovering-during-covid-19-lockdown/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral
Courtesy of The Beet. website

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