5 ways to save the bees

Bees are in danger of extinction

We want to share with you 5 super simple ways to save bees. There are a wide variety of crops that would be directly affected if the bee population continues to decline. At least one third of the bee population, specifically honey bees, disappears every year around the world. That is why they are in serious danger of extinction . That is why it is necessary that we take measures to protect bees. Its ecosystem and life are threatened by factors such as:

• Pesticides
• The destruction of ecosystems
• Climate change
• Varroa destructor
• Invasive species

What would a world without bees be like?

Bees are a very important pollinating insect . There are others such as butterflies, ladybirds or flies, but none are as important for biodiversity as bees. Bees have a thin layer of hairs , which collect pollen efficiently . In this way, bees transport this pollen to other plants and thus they are pollinated . A world without bees would be a world in which 75% of the most important crops would not be pollinated. Without bees there are no donuts, no coffee, no honey , of course. Without bees there are no strawberries, no mangoes . Without bees you are left without that photo of your avocado toast. If bees were to disappear, so would cotton, orchids, peaches, onions and watermelons .

What can you do to care for and protect bees?

Here are 5 ways to save the bees in your area that everyone can do from home.

1. Respect the bees.

   Don't invade their territory, don't destroy the environments in which they make their nests, and don't destroy their food sources. Some bees nest directly in the ground or near plants such as lavender and rosemary. If you enter their territories, be careful not to step on their nests or destroy the flowers.

2. Plant rosemary in your private garden or in the common areas of your community.

   You can plant rosemary or other plants native to your area such as chives, hemp, thyme, sage, mint or oregano. This way, you will maintain the balance of the ecosystem in your environment and offer them an important source of food . Try to plant other flowers as well that last all year.

3. Build a bee hotel.

   With just a few bamboo poles, you can create a nice place for solitary bees to live . There they can collect their food and reproduce safely. You can also create a bee bath! Use a bowl with a small amount of water and stones for the bees to rest on to hydrate themselves.

4. Buy honey from organic beekeepers in your area.

   These beekeepers are located in areas where environmental pollution is minimal and have maintenance and extraction processes that ensure the well-being of the hives . By purchasing honey from organic beekeeping you will be supporting the growth and protection of bee colonies in your area.

5. Supports projects aimed at increasing and protecting bee colonies.

   At The Beemine Lab we work with Ecocolmena to increase the number of bees and protect them in an ecological and sustainable way. We are committed to creating products that respect our planet and promoting the use of natural remedies that the earth offers us in a respectful way to raise awareness about biodiversity. We allocate 10% of the profits to sponsoring beehives, so every time you buy one of our products you are collaborating with sustainable beekeeping.

What does it mean to sponsor a hive?

These 5 ways to save bees are not the only ones. With each purchase you make, we allocate part of the income to sponsor hives. With each sponsored hive , an annual fee is allocated with which we support and share the risks of sustainable beekeeping . Where animal welfare is prioritized and chemical synthesis products are not used , so we protect and increase the number of hives. With this support network , sustainable beekeeping can be financed , as we reduce its competitive margin with other imported honeys and create new jobs .