Bees Absolutely Love Cannabis, and It Could Help Restore Their Populations

"New research out of Cornell University that's been published in Environmental Entomology, shows that humans aren't the only fans of cannabis.

Bees are agriculture’s number one pollinator. Without these black and yellow little buzzers, we wouldn’t have blueberries, almonds, watermelon, and so many more of our favorite crops. Despite this, their populations worldwide are at risk, thanks to climate change and habitat loss. Cornell University researchers, however, have found that bees and cannabis are actually quite the dynamic pair. The plant is known for producing the popular drug cannabis, might be the secret to saving this important little insect.

Apparently, just as many humans can’t seem to get enough of the marijuana plant, neither can the bees. They are highly attracted to the plant’s pollen.