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Royal Mail bee stamps
We think these new Royal Mail bee stamps are brilliant! Since May 2014, the British Beekeepers Association (the organisation behind Friends of the Honey Bee) has been working with the Royal Mail to produce a new range of stamps featuring … Continue reading
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Rare bee causes a buzz at reserve
Rare bee causes a buzz at reserve Visitors to Norfolk and Cambridgeshire can see Ruderal bumblebees on the reserve at WWT Welney Wetland Centre this summer – a species which is scarce in the UK. The bees are visiting the … Continue reading
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Bumblebees Observed Flying Differently When Carrying Either Pollen or Nectar
Bumblebees Observed Flying Differently When Carrying Either Pollen or Nectar The research shows that bumblebees have the ability to carry more than half their body mass in pollen, and nearly all of their body mass in nectar. According to data … Continue reading
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7 ways to protect our honey bees
7 ways to protect our honey bees The 10th July celebrates ‘National Don’t Step On A Bee Day’ – but what does that mean for our buzzing friends? Did you know that bees are an essential part of our eco-system … Continue reading
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Farm walk to highlight the importance of all pollinators
While the honey bee plays an important role in pollinating our crops and garden plants, we have at least 1,500 other species of insect pollinators in the UK that play an even greater role in pollination services to growers, writes … Continue reading
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Bee study reopens debate on neonics
Goulson says bees are exposed to sufficient doses of neonicotinoids to reduce nest growth A bee expert has called into question the basis of the Government’s position on neonicotinoid insecticides, saying the study it cited actually shows the chemicals … Continue reading
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Best bee-havior: Micro-trackers glued onto bees to monitor travels
A group of ecologists at Kew Gardens in London are testing a miniscule new tracker designed to monitor the behavior of bees. The trackers are made from off-the-shelf technology initially designed to track pallets in a warehouse, said the … Continue reading
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British Beekeepers’ Association to stop endorsing bee-killing pesticides
Beekepers’ group ends commercial relationship with pesticide manufacturer whose product killed bees. The British Beekeepers’ Association hastoday announced plans to end its controversial practice of endorsing pesticides in return for cash from leading chemical manufacturers. The endorsement of four products … Continue reading
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Bees share false memories muddle
Bumblebees can be muddled by false memories in the same way as humans, a study has found. It is the first time the phenomenon has been demonstrated in a non-human species. The fact that it can affect an insect … Continue reading
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Growers advised to improve pollination
Studies carried out to identify which pollinators visit which fruit crop flowers and how frequently. With more efficient fruit pollination potentially raising productivity by 16 per cent, growers should be aware of creatures that pollinate their crops and how … Continue reading
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Urban habitats ‘provide haven’ for bees
Britain’s urban areas are home to more types of wild bee than farmland, a study has found. Flowers planted in gardens and allotments provide a valuable food source for bees across the year, according to research. Scientists counted honey … Continue reading
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Swindon helps prove that bees thrive in towns and cities
THE plight of the humble bee has been well documented. Honey bees, bumble bees and other pollinating insects are under threat from some pesticides, disease and loss of habitat – our wildflower-rich grasslands, a prime habitat for pollinators, have declined … Continue reading
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Stressed bees ‘behind decline’
STRESSED young bees that are forced to grow up too fast could largely account for disastrous declines in populations of the insects around the world, research suggests. Bees usually begin foraging at two to three weeks old but when older … Continue reading
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Results reveal high crop for honey bees in South East
Beekeepers in the South East of England produced the second highest amount of honey in the country, a new survey revealed today. British Beekeepers Association’s annual Honey Survey reported an average yield of 36 lbs per colony in the region … Continue reading
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Save pollinators with attractive subsidies and more bee-friendly trees
If Defra was really serious about saving pollinators, it would be greening its Smith Square roof for abundant forage. The government’s pollinator strategy aims to encourage everyone to do their bit to help bees and other pollinators. Urging us … Continue reading
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Bee action plan expected on 4 November
Friends of the Earth and the Soil Association have issued a warning ahead of Defra’s bee action plan publication. Ahead of the Government’s unveiling of the Government’s action plan to reverse the decline of Britain’s bees, Friends of the … Continue reading
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Allotments are best for supporting bees, citizen science project finds
Allotments are better than parks or roadsides for bees, a leading bee expert has said, following the results of the first Great British Bee Count. Bumble bee expert professor Dave Goulson said that parks and roadsides need improving, following … Continue reading
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North Tyneside Council gets effort underway to protect and preserve bees
Bees in North Tyneside will enjoy a boost thanks to a new project. Recent decades have seen a decline in the number of bees across the country. But now North Tyneside Council has made a commitment to ensure the future … Continue reading
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Could Alderney save the honey bee?
Over the last decade there’s been growing concern for the humble honey bee. Changes to the countryside and agricultural techniques are a factor but also disease has hit colonies hard … Except in Alderney. The island is reportedly one of … Continue reading
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World renowned expert warns of new threat to honey bees
Delegates at the Institute of Northern Ireland Beekeepers’ annual conference heard of a new threat to honey bees coming from the Small Hive Beetle (Aethina tumida). The beetle which is indigenous to Africa, was first found in the USA in … Continue reading
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Citizen science – from studying bees or seaweed to solar storm-watching
The range of projects that you and your family can get involved with is staggering, and the potential rewards are immense. ‘The whole family became obsessed’ “Bumblebees are my second favourite insect,” says Connor Abrams, aged 7. He prefers spiders … Continue reading
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Neonicotinoids ‘5000 times more toxic’ than DDT for bees
A UK academic at the annual conference of the Soil Association has strengthened the case for the EU-wide ban on neonicotinoid pesticides, revealing mounting evidence of their deadly effects on essential pollinators. Speaking at the event, Dave Goulson of the … Continue reading
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Bee Summit in Cornwall
Beekeepers, environmentalists and academics will heading to the Royal Cornwall Showground today to discuss the decline in bee populations. The Cornwall Bee Summit will look at best practice on pollination,beekeeping and land management. The event is being chaired by … Continue reading
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Nicola Is Buzzing After Interest In Bumble Bees Leads To New Job
Nicola Rowley’s concern about the falling number of bumble bees set her off on a journey that has ended up with her “dream job” at a specialist plants centre in Shrewsbury. Her interest in horticulture began through membership of the … Continue reading
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Cornerhouse’s balcony bees add buzz to green awards
CITY entertainment complex the Cornerhouse has always been buzzing with activity – and that’s before 60,000 bees moved in. The insects are making their home on a third floor balcony, in a new bee-friendly vegetable garden which produces sustainable food … Continue reading
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