A. Besides bees, what are some other pollinators?
Answer: Ants, beetles, flies, wasps, butterflies, moths, hummingbirds, and bats can all pollinate flowers.
B. True or False: Most bees sting.
Answer: False. Most bees don't sting. Many lack stingers and only females can sting.
C. What percentage of food crops require pollination?
Answer: About 75%.
D. True or False: Healthy ecosystems need pollinators.
Answer: True. Pollinators are needed to help most plants reproduce. Plants are the foundation of all food webs and all land-based ecosystems.
E. Why are pollinators declining?
Answer: Pollinators are declining due to habitat loss, climate change, development, pesticides, agriculture, and deer.