Bumblebee populations are facing severe challenges globally, particularly in California, due to habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change. While no new diseases have been reported affecting bumblebees, unusually harsh winters have led to increased mortality rates. Many bumblebees die as they struggle to adapt to changing conditions, attempting to manage pollination while battling freezing temperatures. The timing of bee emergence also complicates their survival, as climate change disrupts plant blooming cycles, affecting food availability.
"The threats the bumblebee face are three-pronged: loss of habitat, use of pesticides and climate change. This winter has been especially harmful to bees."
"While some bees hibernate through the winter, others try to manage business as usual. Typically, about 50 percent of this population die during the winter, but numbers have been increasing."
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