From Academic to Advocate: The Fight for Insect Conservation

This chapter chronicles the transformative journey of a biologist who shifts from studying insect behavior academically to passionately advocating for insect conservation, focusing on bees. It highlights the detrimental effects of neonicotinoids on bee populations and the challenges faced when publishing critical scientific research. The discussion emphasizes the ecological importance of insects, their role in pollination and nutrient cycling, and the urgent need for sustainable agricultural practices amidst global insect population decline.