Car Collisions Threaten Bee Populations with Massive Daily Deaths

Research reveals millions of bees die in vehicular collisions daily, exacerbating pollinator decline in the western U.S.

Researchers in Utah used sticky paper on car bumpers to estimate bee deaths from vehicle collisions.
Studies suggest tens of millions of bees are killed daily on roads in the western United States.
Bee populations, crucial for pollination and agriculture, are already declining due to various human activities.
Driving between Salt Lake City and Moab alone may result in millions of bee deaths daily during warm weather.
Experts recommend avoiding planting flowering plants in road medians to reduce bee fatalities.