When we spray pesticides to kill bugs that eat our crops, we are not just affecting the bad bugs. We are also hurting the good bugs, like bees and butterflies, that help our plants grow by moving pollen around. These helpful bugs are called pollinators, and they are important for making sure we have enough food to eat. Pesticides, which are chemicals used to kill pests that harm crops, can have harmful effects on pollinators like bees, butterflies, and other insects. When pollinators come into contact with pesticides, it can make them sick or even kill them. Additionally, pesticides can disrupt the places where these insects live and the food sources they rely on. This is a serious problem because pollinators play a crucial role in the process of plant reproduction. When they visit flowers to collect nectar and pollen, they inadvertently transfer pollen from one flower to another, allowing plants to produce fruits and seeds. Without pollinators, many plants would not be able to reproduce, leading to a significant decrease in the production of fruits and vegetables. For humans, this means less food on our tables. Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds—all the delicious and nutritious foods that we rely on for a healthy diet—are directly impacted by the pollination process. If there are fewer pollinators due to pesticide exposure, it can result in lower crop yields, reduced food quality, and even shortages of certain food studies have shown that the use of pesticides has led to significant declines in pollinator populations worldwide. Bee populations, in particular, have been severely affected, with some regions experiencing declines of over 40%.