Rusty Patched Bumble

Page that raises awareness for the endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee

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The Endangered Species Act prevents anyone for knowingly killing, harming, or destroying their habitat #rpbb

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Citizens can help the bee to recover by planting flowers and providing tall grasses for the bee to nest in #rpbb

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A field study done in 2007-2009 showed there could be fewer than 16,000 bees remaining #rpbb

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It is estimated that bees provide $3 billion worth of natural pollination per year #rpbb

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There are over 3000 bee species in the US and only 40 of those species are bumble bees #rpbb

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The over population of these bees has plummeted nearly 90% since the 1990s #rpbb

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Although there are many bee species listed as threatened, the #rpbb is the on bee in the US to become endangered

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The Rusty Patched Bumble Bee was listed on the endangered species list on March 21st, 2017 #rpbb

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The USFWS is currently working to restore habitats, minimize pesticide uses, and better understand harmful pathogens #rpbb

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The bees have now only been reported in 13 states and 1 Canadian province #rpbb

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The rusty patch was originally native to 28 states and 2 Canadian provinces #rpbb

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Bees and other pollinators are responsible for creating all seeds and fruits that feed both humans and wildlife #rpbb

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Bumble bees are considered to be better pollinators for some crops than honey bees #rpbb

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The bees are also affected by climate change. Late frost, early snow, extreme precipitation, and increased drought all harm the bees #rpbb

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Pesticides used for farming have had the greatest impact because the bees absorb the toxins through their exoskeleton and pollen #rpbb

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Although it is not proven, many scientists believe pathogens and disease have lead to a dramatic decline in population #rpbb

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Intensive farming has led to less crop diversification and means that flowering crops are only available for a short time #rpbb

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Prairies and grasslands are constantly being converted to farmland and developed area resulting in habitat destruction #rpbb

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They also pollinate our crop fields and fruit farms that contribute to human food security #rpbb