Introduction to Bees
Bees are small, flying insects that play a huge role in nature and agriculture. There are over 20,000 species of bees around the world, but the most well-known is the honey bee. Bees are best known for making honey, but their most important job is pollination—helping plants grow, reproduce, and produce food.
Bees visit flowers to collect nectar and pollen, which they use for food. In the process, they transfer pollen between flowers, allowing fruits, vegetables, and seeds to grow. This makes bees essential for both ecosystem health and food production.