Native Bees vs Honeybees in California | San Diego News

Honeybees may be the stars of the show, but California’s native bees are quietly fighting for survival—and they’re not asking for applause, just a little space. Brought over from Europe centuries ago for their wax, these colonial invaders are outcompeting solitary native bees by gobbling up pollen like it’s going out of style. With life cycles synced to specific wildflowers, native bees are getting squeezed when honeybees swarm in. The California Native Bee Society is rallying for an official state bee—only native species, no honeybee snubs—but a real call to action: plant native blooms and leave bare soil for nesting. It’s time to give the quiet heroes of our backyards a fighting chance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2bd2444b26de157c