Honey Bees Persuasive Speech
Save the Bees!
For many people, seeing any insect with a stinger invokes foul memories of being tormented by a menacing bee, wasp, or hornet. Many victims might recall a moment of sudden panic while sitting on the edge of the pool on a warm summer day; they suddenly hear an incessant buzzing noise and look down to see a tiny yellow and black bumblebee flying dangerously close to their skin. There is no time to discern the intent of this bee, be it malevolent or benign. Immediately, the primeval “fight or flight” instinct triggers and many people will either swat at the bee or flee the scene.
Though many of us are keenly aware of the frightening effect that the presence of a single bee can have, truthfully, the diminishing population of these ecologically crucial insects is far more concerning. For the past decade, bumblebee populations have been declining at unprecedented rates. According to a study conducted at the University of Illinois, four specific species of bees have shrunk their populations by anywhere between 23% and 87%. Strikingly, the alarming deterioration in living bumblebees has landed this insect on the United States’s endangered species list for the first time. …show more content…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that bees contribute to the pollination of about 80% of the country’s insect crops, which equates to about $20 billion of produce each year. Avocados, apples, almonds, cucumbers, melons and endless additional foods can be accredited to the pollination done by bees. Needless to say, their significance spans even farther beyond creating the necessary human food supply, as well as to the growth of flowers and the nourishment of other birds and
For many people, seeing any insect with a stinger invokes foul memories of being tormented by a menacing bee, wasp, or hornet. Many victims might recall a moment of sudden panic while sitting on the edge of the pool on a warm summer day; they suddenly hear an incessant buzzing noise and look down to see a tiny yellow and black bumblebee flying dangerously close to their skin. There is no time to discern the intent of this bee, be it malevolent or benign. Immediately, the primeval “fight or flight” instinct triggers and many people will either swat at the bee or flee the scene.
Though many of us are keenly aware of the frightening effect that the presence of a single bee can have, truthfully, the diminishing population of these ecologically crucial insects is far more concerning. For the past decade, bumblebee populations have been declining at unprecedented rates. According to a study conducted at the University of Illinois, four specific species of bees have shrunk their populations by anywhere between 23% and 87%. Strikingly, the alarming deterioration in living bumblebees has landed this insect on the United States’s endangered species list for the first time. …show more content…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that bees contribute to the pollination of about 80% of the country’s insect crops, which equates to about $20 billion of produce each year. Avocados, apples, almonds, cucumbers, melons and endless additional foods can be accredited to the pollination done by bees. Needless to say, their significance spans even farther beyond creating the necessary human food supply, as well as to the growth of flowers and the nourishment of other birds and