From 2020: #Mexico has 1,900 species of #bees and they’re all at risk: biologist
by Susy Buchanan
May 21, 2020
"All of Mexico’s 1,900 different species of native bees are at risk of extinction, says Ricardo Ayala Barajas, a National Autonomous University researcher based at the Chamela Biology Station in Jalisco.
"Most of Mexico’s bees do not sting and only 47 species produce honey, but all native species are endangered, explained the researcher on the United Nations World Bee Day, May 20.
"In an interview with the newspaper Milenio, Ayala said that around the world there are approximately 20,000 different named species of bees, and like in Mexico, every one is threatened by the use of #insecticides and #deforestation.
" 'A great effort is required to try to reduce the use of insecticides and make more careful use of natural resources, for the future of humanity and to care for the bees that help plants reproduce and generate fruits and seeds,' Ayala said. 'We must appreciate and understand them more in order to prevent them from disappearing.'
"Bee conservation is on the rise in Mexico, just as it is globally.
"In #Guanajuato, people who kill #bees or harm their #habitat can be fined up to 8,000 pesos (US $350). In #Yucatán, the government and communities are collaborating on a bee conservation project after significant bee populations have died, thought to be a result of crop dusting. A similar campaign is underway in #Campeche."
Source:
https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/mexico-has-1900-species-of-bees-and-theyre-all-at-risk-biologist/
#WorldBeeDay #SaveTheBees #NativeBees #YucatanBees #BeeConservation
8 Natural & Homemade #Insecticides: Save Your #Garden Without Killing the Earth
These natural, #DIY formulas are safe yet effective for helping rid your garden of pests.
By Derek Markham
Updated July 15, 2024
In This Article
- Try Non-Chemical Methods First
- Vegetable Oil Spray
- Soap Spray
- #NeemOil Spray
- #DiatomaceousEarth
- Garlic Spray
- Chile Pepper Spray
- All-in-One Homemade Spray
- Tomato Leaf Spray
"#NaturalPesticides can be an excellent tool in your arsenal against insect pests, which have the potential to turn your lush garden into their own insect all-you-can-eat buffet. Fortunately, making them yourselves doesn't have to be super complicated.
"It's important to note that just because these are 'natural' or homemade insecticides, that doesn't imply that they can't harm your soil, your garden, or your person. An insecticide (which is a pesticide) is defined by the EPA as 'any chemical used to prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate pests,' and as such, they have the potential to be 'harmful to people, animals, or the environment.' And, of course, not all insects are harmful. Applying insecticides indiscriminately, especially harsh pesticides that affect even the beneficial insects, can have a detrimental effect on your local garden ecosystem.
Do a Patch Test
"Some plants may be more sensitive than others to various treatments. We recommend testing for plant sensitivity. Simply apply the formula to a small area and wait 24 hours to see if any damage occurs.
"Before going all out with any pesticide or insecticide, be sure to do your homework and choose the option that is both most effective and least harmful to you and your garden.
Try Non-Chemical Methods First
"The best pest management plan always starts with preventative and other non-chemical methods before bringing out the sprays. Since healthy, happy plants are much more resilient to pests, always begin by choosing the right plants for the right places and caring for them correctly.
"#CompanionPlanting is another essential strategy in pest control. It involves selecting plants that will be good neighbors to one another—improving environmental conditions, attracting beneficial insects and creatures, and/or repelling, confusing, or distracting certain pest species to keep their companions safe. "
#SolarPunkSunday #NaturalPestControl #Gardening #DIYPestControl
@tinoeberl Dans le sud de la Hesse, on s'attend à une apparition massive d'environ un demi-milliard de #coléoptères.
Les animaux apparaissent généralement tous les quatre ans de manière synchrone, après avoir dévoré des racines dans le sol sous forme de #germes. Après un fort recul des populations dû aux #insecticides, les essaims actuels sont également considérés comme la conséquence de sols secs et chauds en raison du changement #climatique. Des cycles différents selon les régions font que les #carabes changent d'année.
https://taz.de/Halbe-Milliarde-Maikaefer-im-Anflug-Comeback-der-Beetles/!6170395/
#Diversité des espèces #biodiversité #changement climatique
Un « permis de polluer» ? Une plainte au pénal contre les rejets de #PFAS dans la Seine par l’usine #BASF
A #SaintAubinlèsElbeuf ( #SeineMaritime ), l’usine de fabrication de produits pharmaceutiques et d’ #insecticides ne date pas d’hier. Ce qui est vivement contesté aujourd’hui, c’est l’autorisation accordée à l’industriel par le pouvoirs publics de déverser dans le fleuve jusqu’à 87 kilos de PFAS par jour. https://www.leparisien.fr/seine-maritime-76/un-permis-de-polluer-une-plainte-au-penal-contre-les-rejets-de-pfas-dans-la-seine-par-lusine-basf-31-03-2026-ZCKXBPLVPRCIRIJQ2URYD77NJQ.php
Une dérogation de 120 jours sur betterave pour contrer les pucerons
Dear Friends of Open sauce KKK (no hoodies) and ceremonial WASP's eg Trump pet of Putting the golfer off Russia,
Not you? Me neither.
As you may know:
- WASP stands for Whiteskin Angling-Sexon Protesting and is not just a hornet or other #Insecticides of hate eg. Puppet POTUS
- The best way to melt #ICE is cannibalism. Feed your #Community.
- It is the duty of the law abiding to break all unjust laws. Not in caught court. #BeGood #Creatives.
Now that I am on the world #TOR tour, with my tales between my legs I can reasonably safely say:
#Educate the ignorant not the repeated agreements. For example I had pickled beetroot and garlic on toast for breakfast. I am using a blanket for heat. Why? Because that is what is available.
Anyways, enough about memes of ME.
We are the center. The plan manifesting. The can-do punks of today. #Rebellion is in our shell. You want a clue?
Mine:
https://pirates-forum.org/
(will be checking that out in a minute)
Yours? 💪🏿 🏴☠️ 
#theBeeAt3
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 243
Insecticide poison in #wildflower nectar negatively impacts the dynamics of wild bumblebee populations, reducing male/queen reproductive capacity, the number of mating individuals and amount of queens establishing nests.
#bees
#insecticides
#nature
#worldbeesanctuary
#biodiversity
#environment
#wildlife
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