“Every season, pollination from honey bees, native bees, and flies deliver billions of dollars (U.S.) in economic value” Forbes writes.
According to the USDA, one colony of honey bees is worth 100 times more to the community than to the beekeeper — meaning the value they deliver extends well beyond their actual price.
Ecosystem Services provided by pollinators are very important at global level and we have considered them in our ecosystem services economic valuations.
