Wild bees are threatened by domestic bees, invasive species, pathogens and climate change
Canada is home to more than 800 species of wild bees — few may have noticed the diversity of native bees buzzing around, but bees play a significant role in the survival of native plant populations.
With changes in climate, habitat loss, pesticide use and pathogen spillover, some of our native bees are in decline.
Our research takes place along a section of the Niagara Escarpment, which features a huge diversity of native plants, many microclimates, and lots of natural land that makes ideal habitats for wild bees.
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