Bee communities, both wild and managed, have been declining over the
last half century as pesticide use in agricultural and urban areas
increased. Changes in land use have resulted in a patchy distribution of
food and nesting resources. Concerned bee researchers recently met to
discuss the current pollinator status in North America and to publish a
report about it. Since January (2007), there have been a number of
reports in the media about the mysterious disappearance of large numbers
of honey bees called colony collapse disorder. This has many growers
concerned about how they will continue to be able to pollinate their
crops. Now more than ever, it is critical to consider practices that
will benefit pollinators by providing habitats free of pesticides, full
of nectar and pollen resources, and with ample potential nesting
resources.
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