The article by Kremen, Williams, and Thorp examines the role of native bees in crop pollination and their vulnerability to agricultural intensification. They found that native bee communities can provide sufficient pollination services for crops like watermelon, even on organic farms near natural habitats, without the need for managed honey bees. However, on other farms, particularly those far from natural habitats and managed with conventional practices, native bee diversity and abundance were significantly reduced, leading to insufficient pollination services. The study highlights the importance of biodiversity in maintaining pollination services and suggests that restoring bee habitats could be a viable economic alternative to relying on managed honey bees. The authors also discuss the potential economic benefits of restoring bee habitats, such as reducing the need for honey bee rentals and promoting biodiversity across the agro-ecosystem.The article by Kremen, Williams, and Thorp examines the role of native bees in crop pollination and their vulnerability to agricultural intensification. They found that native bee communities can provide sufficient pollination services for crops like watermelon, even on organic farms near natural habitats, without the need for managed honey bees. However, on other farms, particularly those far from natural habitats and managed with conventional practices, native bee diversity and abundance were significantly reduced, leading to insufficient pollination services. The study highlights the importance of biodiversity in maintaining pollination services and suggests that restoring bee habitats could be a viable economic alternative to relying on managed honey bees. The authors also discuss the potential economic benefits of restoring bee habitats, such as reducing the need for honey bee rentals and promoting biodiversity across the agro-ecosystem.