Pollinators are under threat. Bees, butterflies, beetles, bats, and other insects are vital components of a thriving ecosystem, but recent studies indicate that pollinator populations are declining at rapid rates across the world.
In New England bees have always been a part of our Eco-system, and they play a crucial role in the food we eat every day. It is estimated that we depend on pollinators for roughly one-third of the food in the world today. There is no debate about the importance of honeybees and pollinators in our local ecosystems. Since the late 1990's beekeepers around the world have reported high rates of decline in honeybee populations. The alarming decline in populations has sparked the now infamous ‘Save the Bees’ movement.
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