Thanks to pollination, hive dwellers are involved in over 90% of the 107 most important crops on our planet. Therefore, the extinction of this race, which until now was just another detail in our daily life, is the first step towards the disappearance of our own race. This syndrome called "bee colony collapse" is the cause of the extinction of entire swarms.
It is time to act against the disappearance of bees
The numbers are alarming! A study conducted in 2017 detected the presence of neonicotinoids in a significant amount of the world's honey. This study was carried out on nearly 200 samples of honey from all corners of the globe. And the result doesn't indicate anything good for pollinating invertebrates, or even for us. 34% of the samples contained a concentration of harmful neonicotinoids.
Sponsor hives, consume natural honey without pesticides
Various measures have been taken following the awareness of several companies and organizations that feel concerned by the phenomenon of "bee colony collapse". This is notably the case of Ilanga Nature, a company present in Madagascar. The latter acts against the alarming phenomenon by promoting honey from Madagascar, a natural honey without pesticides with a sponsorship system. This system allows people from all over the world to sponsor a beehive in the most remote corners of the Red Island. The system has been established for the benefit of the bees, the Malagasy beekeepers, but also the sponsor.
A responsibility that concerns everyone
The desire to protect bees as we protect our children should be natural. Many actions, no matter how small, can extend the life of these defenseless creatures. When pollinators are threatened, the rest of the ecosystem is threatened with them. As a result, consumers have become more attentive to the honey they consume.
Neonicotinoid, first factor in the global decline of bees
Recall that their use was banned in Europe in 2013. According to researcher Chris Connolly, the use of neonicotinoids dates back to before this law was put into effect. The effect has therefore been long-lasting, requiring more analysis to know whether the European Union's initiative has been effective. Already in 2016, the United Nations warned about the imminent risk of the extinction of 40% of pollinating insects worldwide. Butterflies and bees were the most concerned, knowing that there are more than 20,000 species of bees on our planet
Pesticides derived from Nicotine
05 neonicotinoids that appeared in the 1990s have attracted the attention of researchers during the analysis: Thiamethoxam, Thiacloprid, Acetamiprid, Clothianidin and Imidacloprid. The high level of pesticide would be able to directly attack the brain functions of bees. Their ability to find food will be impaired. The pollination of our vegetation will stop as a result.
North America, Asia, Europe, the main ones concerned
It is in these countries that the rate of contamination was the highest:
- 89% in North America
- 80% in Asia
- 79% in Europe
- 57% in South America
This phenomenon is far from being a surprise. These substances have always been a threat to pollinating insects. Now it is up to everyone to do something about it, not only for the sake of the bee colonies, but also for future generations. We, as well as our children, are already concerned by the disappearance of bees.
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