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Bees in Wisconsin: Bees

What would happen if the bee population decreased by 80% in Wisconsin?

WHAT IF?

BEES!! What if there were 80% less bees in Wisconsin? Would humans "BEE" better off without stings and sticky honey or would humans survive? 1st let's look at bees... 

PBS Bee Video

Wordle

Buzz Facts

  • Type: Bug
  • Diet: Herbivore
  • Average life span in the wild: Up to 5 years
  • Size: 0.4 to 0.6 in (5 to 15 mm) (Workers)
  • Group name: Colony or Swarm
  • Size relative to a paper clip

Bees