Bees play a significant role in the food we eat directly through pollination. Although some plants rely on wind for cross-pollination, while others rely on animals, other insects, or birds, most rely on bees for pollination. Without pollination, seeds won't form and thus we won't have the food supply.

Would humans starve without bees?

Without bees, the availability and diversity of fresh produce would decline substantially, and human nutrition would likely suffer.

Can we survive without bees?

Bees and other pollinators are vital for global food security. If they were to go extinct, plants that rely on pollination would suffer. Although they're little, wild bees are an important keystone species, and many other species depend on them for survival. ... Put simply, we cannot live without bees.