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Requirement

7. Bees and people, and alternatives to insecticides

Required

Explain (a) the symbiotic relationship between bees and humankind, what colony collapse disorder (CCD) is and some possible causes, and discuss how CCD affects our food supply; describe (b) three alternatives to insecticides for preventing crop injury and yield loss, with their advantages and disadvantages.

Where this step comes from

  1. Insect Study Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-09-19), Requirement 7 · Lists two parts, (a) and (b), which are summarized in this step.

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