Wyman’s Supports Honey Bee Habitats
The plight of honey bees is a front and center issue in the green world. Honey bees are responsible for a third of the nation’s crops, and the numbers of colonies is quickly dwindling, but there’s a way for the average person to help make a difference for bees. To help protect honey bees, Wyman’s… Continue reading »
Eco-System Savers = Pollinators!
Summer is in full swing, the days are longer, the temperatures are rising, and the bugs are out! But not all bugs are bad, pollinators are necessary for the survival of many crops, native forbs, grasses, and trees. There is a unique relationship between pollinating insects and many native plant species which drives ecosystem function. … Continue reading »
Save The Bees!
Most people don’t realize that the beekeeping industry is responsible for one-third of the food we eat. In the past six years however, the annual die-off of those little pollinating insects responsible for fertilizing plants – a process essential for maintaining our food supply – has become increasingly dramatic. It is a phenomenon known as… Continue reading »
Simple Ways You Can Save Honey Bees
The bad news is that our honey bees are dying. U.S. bee keepers lost a shocking 31% of their hives this winter, as they have for the past seven years in a row. Although the exact causes of Colony Collapse Disorder are not 100% certain, what is crystal clear is that we’re speeding towards the… Continue reading »
