How can we support local pollinators in our own backyards?

The survival of honeybees is tied to the availability of diverse nectar sources. By planting native flowers, you provide the raw materials they need to create this vital energy source.

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Plant a variety of native, nectar-rich flowers in your garden to support local bee populations.

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Honey bees pollinate approximately $15 billion worth of crops in the United States annually.

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Honey bees create honey as a long-term food source to survive periods of nectar scarcity.

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The process of making honey involves the enzymatic breakdown of sucrose into glucose and fructose.

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Why Do Bees Make Honey?

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