WILD BEE POPULATION COLLAPSES BY 90% IN NEW ENGLAND, STUDY WARNS

We know that wild bees are greatly at risk and not doing well worldwide,” Rehan, assistant professor of biological sciences and the senior author on the study, said in a prepared statement. “This status assessment of wild bees shines a light on the exact species in decline, besides the well-documented bumblebees. Because these species are major players in crop pollination, it raises concerns about compromising the production of key crops and the food supply in general.”   

Wild Bee Population Collapses By 90% In New England, Study Warns

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