Release Date: 2024-04-09
Saving Our Pollinators: How to Combat Climate Change’s Effects on Bees
Ihsan Soytemiz (Author)
Release Date: 2024-04-09
Saving Our Pollinators” examines the multifaceted impacts of climate change on bees and offers strategies to ensure the survival of these vital pollinators. The chapter highlights how rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns and increased frequency of extreme weather events are disrupting bees’ habitats, food sources and reproductive cycles. These environmental changes can lead to incompatibilities [...]
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| Work Type | Book Chapter |
|---|---|
| Published in | Impacts of Climate Change on Bee and Bee Products |
| First Page | 69 |
| Last Page | 94 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.69860/nobel.9786053358978.5 |
| Page Count | 26 |
| Copyright Holder | Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri |
| License | https://nobelpub.com/publish-with-us/copyright-and-licensing |
Here are the main ways in which climate change is affecting bees:
* **Changing Flowering Times and Phenological Incompatibility:** Climate change alters the flowering times of plants, making it harder for bees to find food and causing negative impacts on their populations.
* Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, urbanization and agricultural expansion destroy or alter bees’ habitats, making it harder for them to survive and reproduce.
** **Increased Pests and Diseases:** A warming climate facilitates the spread and proliferation of pests and pathogens that harm bees. Pests such as the Varroa destructor mite and the small hive beetle are causing increasing problems due to their expanded range due to climate change.**Feeding Stress:** Climate change significantly affects the nutritional health of bees by altering the composition of plant species in a region. Access to diverse food sources is crucial for bees to survive.
To combat these challenges, the chapter proposes several strategies:
* **Promote Biodiversity:** Increasing the diversity of native flowering plants provides bees with a continuous and nutritious food source throughout the year.
* Protecting existing natural habitats, restoring degraded areas, and integrating bee-friendly practices in both urban and agricultural settings create safe and resource-rich environments for bees to thrive.
* Reducing Pesticide Use:** Adopting Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices and transitioning to organic farming methods minimizes chemical exposure to bees.
* Agroecological practices, crop rotation, polycultures and permaculture systems help create healthier and more diverse ecosystems for bees to thrive.
* Investing in robust research and monitoring programs is crucial to understanding changes affecting bee populations and adapting conservation strategies accordingly.Implementing these strategies can mitigate the negative impacts of climate change on bees and contribute to a more resilient and sustainable environment.
Ihsan Soytemiz (Author)
PhD, Turkish Biological Sciences Academy
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9037-4051
3Dr. İhsan Soytemiz is one of the leading figures in biology in Turkey. Known for his expertise in beekeeping and bee diseases, Dr. Soytemiz also has a deep knowledge of climate change and carbon footprinting. As the President of the Biologists Association of Turkey, he works to defend the professional rights of biologists and to strengthen the place of biological science in society. With his work in the field of beekeeping, he has made significant contributions to protecting bee health and making honey production sustainable. Dr. Soytemiz also plays an active role in combating the effects of climate change and works to raise public awareness on the measures to be taken. With his expertise in carbon footprint calculation, he helps individuals and organizations reduce their environmental impact. Dr. Soytemiz, who also stands out as a writer, reaches a wide audience with his works on biology and environment. Dr. Soytemiz, who acts with the understanding of service to society, aims to present his scientific studies for the benefit of society. Dr. İhsan Soytemiz is an important figure who sheds light on the future of biology in Turkey with his extensive knowledge in the field of biology, his leadership qualities and his sense of service to society.
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