Habitat of the bees. Source from Heine Christiansen, flickr.
Industrial agricultural, urban and suburban development, and resource extraction are the main elements that contribute to the habitat loss of pollinators and other animals and plants. The habitat that pollinators, such as many bees and butterflies, live in provides sites for overwintering, foraging for pollen and nectar as well as nesting.
Land and water pollution. Source from Global Water Forum, flickr.
The development of human activities has affected their habitat by fragmenting the areas as well as causing habitat degradation through the pollution of soil, air and water. For example, honey bees who often nest their hives high up in the tress are forced to move to other areas due to deforestation and they may be unable to find sufficient food source to meet their needs due to the lack of flowering plants.
Air pollution from factories. Source from Billy Wilson, flickr.
Furthermore, human activities which causes air pollution has been shown to be a real problem for bees, as well as other pollinators, as they rely on scent trails to find flowers. In addition, pesticide misuse is also identified as a major problem to bees and other pollinators through the contamination of the plants.