It's widely known that honey bees and other pollinating insects are in a fight for their very existence. Honey bees are of vital importance in agriculture, pollinating many crops, including almonds, strawberries, and blueberries, to name just a few. Their loss would have a profound effect on humans, as pollination is required for crops that make up approximately a third of our diet. While there are other pollinators besides honey bees, they too are in danger of population collapse, and are less effective from an agricultural perspective than honey bees. As we start a new year and a new decade, consider what personal steps you can take to help preserve and protect honey bees and all pollinators.

One of the most critical actions is to use insecticides in your yard and ga