Honey bess pollinate plants are responsible for bringing us one out of every three bites of
food. They also sustain our ecosystems and produce our natural resources by helping plants
reproduce.
Honey bees travel from plant to plant carrying pollen on their bodies in a vital interaction that
allows the transfer of genetic material critical to the reproductive system of most flowering plants
— the very plants that bring us countless fruits, vegetables, and nuts, ½ of the world’s oils,
fibers and raw materials; prevent soil erosion, and increase carbon sequestration
This nearly invisible ecosystem service is a precious resource that requires attention and
support — and in disturbing evidence found around the globe, is increasingly in jeopardy.
Please Help Native Pollinators
Ask the Wisconsin Dept of Transportation to replace the planting of non-native grasses
with pollinator-friendly native plants along Wisconsin roadways. Provide a corridor for
Bees, Butterflies and Birds to move through the State and restore the natural beauty of
our roadways.
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Honey Bee Drones
It all starts when the honey bee Queen lays an unfertilized egg (haploid) into a cell. Drone cells are easy
to distinguish as the drone cell is larger in diameter and the cap appears higher and more rounded
at the top, in comparison to a worker bee cell.
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Try The Honey Bee Anatomy Quiz
Take this quick quiz and see how much you know about honey bee anatomy. Honey Bees play an
important role in pollination. Give the quiz a try!
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