Bees in a Polluted World: Implications for Honey and Agro-Ecosystems

Dinesh Choudhary, Devraj Jevlya and Abhijeet Sarje

Bees are vital pollinators supporting biodiversity, food security, and rural livelihoods, yet rising air pollution poses severe threats to their survival and honey quality. Pollutants disrupt floral scents, contaminate nectar, and weaken immunity, leading to reduced crop yields and ecological imbalance. Safeguarding bees through pollution control, eco-friendly farming, and policy integration is essential for sustaining agro-ecosystems and human health.