The American bumblebee is rapidly declining, but thee are steps people can take to help it rebound.
The fate of the American bumblebee hangs in the balance and that can have vital consequences for the human population.
“These bees are really suffering from pesticide use, habitat loss and the effects of climate change,” Celia Vuocolo, a biologist with conservation group Quail Forever, told NBC's Kerry Sanders.Two species of bumblebees are already considered extinct and the plight of the American bumblebee is especially alarming because the plants that depend on them will die if the bees become extinct.
There is reason for optimism, though. Conservation groups look to the return of the giant panda — which is still at risk — as well as the wild turkey and the bald eagle, which enjoyed a resurgence after the pesticide DDT was banned. “Cease or adjust your pesticide use. Plant native plants and/or become involved in citizen science efforts to help us understand these pollinators better,” Vuocolo said.
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