Erika Thompson of Texas Beeworks is on a mission to save the bees and it’s inspiring. At least a third of the world's food production depends on these buzzing pollinators. 90% of plants rely on pollinators to reproduce and these plants provide ground cover, food for animals, and raw materials like cotton and oils. Beyond being vital to preserving our ecosystem, bees have gained great spiritual, and mythological significance throughout history. In ancient cultures bees have been regarded as messe

39K views · 132 reactions | Over 60 million people on Tiktok have watched Erika Thompson interact with a massive hive of bees in her home state of Texas. She founded Texas Beeworks, based in Austin, with the mission to preserve, protect, and increase honeybee populations across the Lone Star State! | Localish | Facebook

"Just a normal Tuesday." Erika Thompson couldn't bee-lieve the reaction after a video showing her rescuing bees from under a garden shed was seen by almost 60 million people on TikTok. 🐝 bbc.in/3lsKiwV | BBC News

654K views · 1.9K reactions | "They're just extraordinary creatures." Erika Thompson dedicates her life to saving bees, a species that is widely misunderstood and is beginning to die off. | Brut | Facebook