Over the last decade, you've probably heard about the problem we are having with bees, and how they are dying off. We understand the need for pollination from the bees for our food supply, but do they also play other roles in our ecosystem?Overall it is common for people to think of insects as creepy crawlies that need to die, especially once they enter the home. But insects play very important roles in our ecosystems, which we will be discussing with Danny Najera.What To Expect From This Episode Roles insects play in a healthy ecosystem Different impacts that are reducing insect numbers across the globe What are honeybees doing to our local areasWays to get started with beekeeping and how to raise successful hives Shownotes* [0:00] Welcome to the Summit For Wellness Podcast* [2:15] Danny Najera is fascinated with the evolution of insects over the years* [3:45] What are the estimated number of species of insects on the earth* [4:30] What are the common roles of insects in our ecosystem* [6:30] Are pesticide usage impacting insects on a global scale, or just within local areas* [7:45] What insects have the hardest time handling pesticides* [9:30] Are there any estimates on the loss of biodiversity in the last few decades* [12:15] When insect species are threatened do they go on an endangered species list* [14:15] Is it better to focus on native insects in localized areas, or the insects roles within the ecosystem* [16:15] What should we know about introducing honeybees to our local areas* [21:00] Is it better to order honeybees from a national supplier, or a local beekeeper* [23:00] Do diseases among insects spread because of easier access to transportation* [25:15] What is the mite issue like for bees compared to the pandemic we are all experiencing* [28:15] What are some great tips for starting with honeybees* [32:00] Final thoughts from Danny on how to get started with beekeeping* [34:30] What are Danny's top 3 ways for us to have a healthy ecosystem Resources From This EpisodeSome of these resources may contain affiliate links, which provides a small commission to me (at no extra expense to you).* The Xerces Society helps for the conservation of insects Transcript For Episode (Transcripts aren't even close to 100% Accurate) Bryan Carroll: [00:00:14] one year ago when the world was shutting down, I decided to try my hand at beekeeping. Since we hear about how the bees are dying and how that can impact our ecosystem and food system, I figured it would be a good way to support my local area.Little did I know that there is so much more to be keeping than just getting a hive and letting it do its thing. And I also didn't know that honeybees are not a local species to North America. What's up everyone. I'm Bryan Carroll and I'm here to help people move more, eat well and be adventurous. And today we have a little bit of a different episode than normal.Entomologist Danny Najera is joining me to talk about how important insects are to the ecosystem and what we can do to improve our local gardens and areas to be supportive to these creatures. Now, this isn't a creepy crawly type of episode. There's lots of fascinating information in this show. It's almost like listening to a national geographic show, but in audio format.So let's get into my conversation with Danny. Danny Najera grew up in a military family living mostly on the West coast and the Midwest. He spent a good amount of time camping when younger and fell in love with the natural world. His interest in animal behavior led him to the university of Kansas, where he received a PhD in entomology, studying honeybee cognition.His two boys come out on adventures in nature and know more than they think they do about the natural world around them as...
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