Mexico City 'SOS' brigade rescues urban bees
MND Staff
March 21, 2023
Abeja Negra SOS is dedicated to protecting and promoting honey bees in Mexico City. (Abeja Negra SOS/Facebook)
A group of beekeepers and veterinarians is on a mission to rescue and relocate the wild bees of Mexico City.
Abeja Negra SOS (Black Bee SOS) was founded in 2018 to help educate local people about the benefits that bees bring to the human environment.
A beekeeper rescues a hive at night
Many rescues are carried out at night to prevent alarming residents and endangering the hives. (Abeja Negra SOS/Facebook)
“These bees are at risk only because people do not have the culture [of caring for bees] or believe they are a danger,” said Adriana Véliz, one of the veterinarians in charge of Abeja Negra SOS.
Bees play a vital role in our ecosystem, helping to pollinate plants and crops. However, bee populations have collapsed in the early part of the 21st century due to multiple stressors, including overuse of pesticides, habitat loss and invasive parasites.
More:
https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/mexico-city-sos-brigade-rescues-urban-bees/