I'm somewhere in the middle, probably like most people. I don't mind ladybugs, ants or daddy long-legs...but if I see a spider or centipede, I kind of freak out. And mosquitoes are just down right annoying on a nice summer's eve.
What about bees? The furry, cute looking insect that also stings when threatened. Or wasps, not as cute but still have the threatening stinger? Both may be yellow and black, but only when is becoming threatened as a species...particularly the honey bee. How is the honey bee being threatened? Not only by people mistaking the harmless creature for a killer wasp, but climate change is a huge factor in the decline of the bee. The harsh winters that result from climate change cause large hives of bees to die off at a time.There is absolutely nothing better than a spoonful of sweet, raw, fresh honey. (Honestly if you can get fresh honey over store bought take advantage.) Even if you don't like honey, bees pollinate a large majority of our fruits and vegetables.
In short: climate change = declining bee populations = a planet with rapidly declining amounts bright flowers and produce. So when you look at your food, think of where it came from. And when you see a struggling bee, save it! Take the bee out of the house, place it outside near a flower and if it is really struggling, put a small bowl of sugar water for it to re-gain energy. Bees mean no harm, they are only here to helps us, if you don't believe me check out the Bee Movie...a fun animated movie for kids and adults about the life of a bee!
#SaveTheBees
