#bee awareness

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In this entry, I will document notes on an emerging topic:

Scientists in the health industry may seek to collaborate with the beekeeping industry for pathogen surveillance.

Like a cotton swab, the fuzzy body of a bee collects microbes and other tiny particles while it forages for food and resources. The sample size appears large enough for scientists to detect illnesses and threats amongst a human population.

According to editor Linda Poon for Bloomberg, "the study has begun in New York City where researchers were able to find a diversity of species- including bacteria associated with plants- and human-related pathogens." In Venice, Italy, researchers have collected samples containing fungi related to wood rot where residence buildings sit atop wooden pilling submerged in water.

Similarly, in Tokyo, Poon states that researchers have found genetic traces of a fermenting yeast commonly used in soy sauce production and miso paste. (How fascinating!)

Reference: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-03-30/honeybees-are-predictors-of-a-city-s-health-new-research-finds

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May 20th is National Honeybee Awareness Day!

To prepare, you can view the hyperlink above for my senior thesis flipbook to learn more about ways to get involved on World Bee Day and fun facts about the current honeybee climate. 🐝

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If sharing, credit or mentioning Cherish-A-Bee is appreciated! n _ n Thank you community for your support on this journey! : @match-less-bee-bud @princepokemon @woo-sustainability @carefortheearth @pravum-vulpes-umbra-imperatrix @sonic-toon @issadaeee @shuttledick @not-a-crow-i-swear

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On March 20th, 2023, I read an article by Environment America, stating that every year, 150 million acres of crops cultivate with neonic-coated pesticide seeds. According to research by the EPA, they debate the economic benefits, have found little benefits to farmers, and recorded evidence of the seeds killing off the natural predators that reduce the targeted populations of invasive pests. Since the seeds create airborne dust toxic to bees, should legislators start regulating their use? Feel free to share your thoughts!

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-When bees are well cared for, they provide goods for humans to live the sweet life! -

Today, I am sharing an infographic highlighting six ways bees contribute to human health and the economy. Re-blog and spread the word for bee awareness! Together, we are SWARM strong! 🐝

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✨ Hey Community, Happy World Bee Day~!! ✨🥳

I painted this illustration to show my appreciation for all the help you all lent me throughout my class project, sharing your expertise on the bee species, and for allowing me to feel welcome here! Feel free to download and share with friends! I look forward to sharing more bee-centric projects with the community after a temporary break from our successful bee awareness season! 🐝 🌸

@match-less-bee-bud @princepokemon @woo-sustainability @carefortheearth @pravum-vulpes-umbra-imperatrix @sonic-toon @medjredd @not-a-crow-i-swear @shuttledick

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One Day Until National Bee Awareness Day!

Tomorrow at 12 PM CET / 6 AM EST-

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations will host a World Bee Day virtual conference for May 20th, 2021.

The theme, Bee engaged – Build Back Better for Bees, will outline how our communities can help restore and enhance the role of pollinators.

Visit fao.org to learn more and watch live!

Re-blog to help spread the word~ 🐝🌸

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Taking a moment to highlight artist @princepokemon !

Entry #3 | BEEING LOUD for World Bee Day

I've been on the edge of my seat, excited to share this beekeeping composition designed by my friend Prince for World Bee Day 2021.

Their theme focuses on community and teamwork with hands-on bee specialists reinvigorating flower beds! I love the low-rise hills in the mid-ground and the cool blue-gray clouds sitting in the neutral white background. Also, their bee-centric enclosure for the headliner acts as a trademark to reinforce the subject matter with an advertising approach.

This composition speaks of a warm, partly-cloudy, late spring day that our fellow nature enthusiasts remember fondly.

Thank you for sharing! ＼(*^▽^*)/

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Hi, everyone! I conducted research and found two reputable environmental organizations providing petitions to limit the unregulated use of neonic insecticides.

Learn about the NRDC here: https://www.nrdc.org/work U.S. pesticides petition: https://www.nrdc.org/save-bees Learn about Friends of The Earth here: https://friendsoftheearth.uk/about-us UK pesticides petition: https://act.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/shape-future-our-countryside?_ga=2.146341172.1233773403.1616891790-1715044879.1616891790 Mention @cherish-a-bee and let me know if this process was helpful. Together, we are SWARM strong! c:

Credit to: [Bee on Cherry Blossoms] Image by Hermann Kollinger from Pixabay licensed under CC BY 2.0