Bees
Bees are both essential and detrimental to human existence, as they help balance the ecosystem through pollination.
In the last 50 years the domesticated honeybee population - wich most farmers depend on for pollination - has declined by about 50%.
Scientists say Bee population is dramatically declining and scientists are puzzled by what is causing the bees to perish.
Large-scale use of genetically modified plants, diminishing habitats and wide use of pesticides could be a factor.
THE BEES ARE DYING, AND WE SHALL BE HUNGRY.
"We'd be back to eating nothing but corn and potatoes without bees"
Dave Hackenberg
"If bees were to disappear, man would only have a few years to live"
Albert Einstein
Did you know that...?
- Honey has been used to preserve human corneas (parts of eyes) for transplants.
- Because of its antiseptic properties, during the first world war honey was used to dress soldiers wounds. In the second world war it was used until penicillin became available. Honey is still claimed to be good for treating open sores and ulcers when used in a poultice.
- Extract of propolis, applied in an ointment or lotion, is claimed to be effective against skin disorders.
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So, next time you see a Bee, remember she is your friend!
Beewax is an amazing material.
Beewax is a renewable all natural product with no additives or fillers. It is safe enough to eat, use in cosmetics, and its most recognizable as a clean burning & bright fuel source in beewax candles. Unlike most of the manufactured paraffin candles, beewax is hypo-allergenic, great for people with allergies or other sensitivities and for those of us who want a safe, clean burning candle in our homes.
