Protecting bees is a very important focus for everyone to have. Here are a few startling facts:
72% of the bee populations have died off since 1998
One out of every 3 bites of food you eat is thanks to bees.
The 4 P's are the main causes of the bee population decline: pesticides, parasites, pollution, and poor nutrition.
A Few Tips on How to Help Bees in Your Own Backyard
Don't rake leaves in your yard until spring. Native bees will of the make underground homes in leaves.
Don't pick weeds and flowers.
Don't use pesticides whenever possible, they kill our bee friends.
Plant more flowers that are native and plant a variety of flowers, it is good for the bee's nutrition.
Put a bee hotel or bee pond in your garden.
A Few Tips on How to Help Bees at Tavelli
Don't pick the flowers or dandelions.
If you see a bee don't panic and do not swat at them. Just walk away slowly!
A great way to help is to join the Tavelli Garden Club next year. There is a link on this website under the Gardening page.
Pick up all trash you see outside.