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(Q-Files 2016)
The Major threats to Bombus
Crotchii include habitat loss and
alteration due to commercial
farming
(Phys.org
2015)
Thankfully, there are many easy and inexpensive ways for everyday men
and women to support Crotchs Bumblebee and other pollinator species. The US
Fish and Wildlife Service explains that the three main steps to helping pollinators
are to plant gardens for bees, ensure nesting habitat, and avoid pesticide use
(2015). For Bombus Crotchii, this means planting flowering plants native to
California, providing undisturbed ground areas for nesting and finding
alternatives to chemical pesticides. For more info visithttps://www.fws.gov/pollinators/PollinatorPages/YourHelp.html
(FWS 2012)
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