Bees Are Amazing!
Did you know, there are about 25,000 types of bees in the world, with probably more species awaiting discovery? Were you aware that most species are actually solitary, that males cannot sting, and that collectively, they help to pollinate an estimated one third of all the food we eat? But they are not only important to humans, they play a crucial role in biodiversity.
This site has been written to provide a great deal of information for adults and children alike, about all things ‘bee’! Whether you are looking to... - learn about the different species,
- install a couple of hives in the yard,
- find out about conservation issues,
- or discover which plants will attract them to your garden.
So click on any of the thumbnails below to visit that section of this site, or take a look at the navigation bar left:
    
 
 
Would you like to know more?
- Why not read about the different species and their life cycles?
- If you are looking for lists of the perfect plants to attract pollinators, from wild flowers to garden plants, trees, shrubs, hedgerows, bulbs and herbs, then take a look at these great lists of plants;
- Want to delve into the world of honey
? Why not find out how it's made? Or try some honey recipes?. There’s even a page comparing honey and sugar.
How about taking a look at a candid investigation of claims made about the health benefits of pollen ?
Would you like to understand more about the contribution these pollinators make to our dinner plates, and to biodiversity?
Do you want to find out why they have been disappearing, and what we can do to save them from further decline?
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You can get some background, by reading about plant pollination, where you’ll also see links to information about the importance of these insects. Then check out conservation issues, from general species decline to a look at Colony Collapse Disorder and what’s been causing these colony deaths to occur.
Most important of all, what can YOU do to help the them?…….
That’s easy! Take a look at these
Well, hopefully that’s enough to start off with.
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- FREE bee clip art - fun images you may use this clip art as you wish and without charge! Also, information on how to create your own bee clip art!
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- How to start beekeeping, links to information on a number of topics, including how to build a bee hive with FREE downloadable plans and a FREE book to download. Also, demonstration videos.
- Bee Pollination Explored
- All about bee pollination, including the importance of honey bees, bumblebees and the different types of solitary bees. Links to information about insect pollination and the pollination process.
- Pollination: A Love Story That Feeds The Earth
- Pollination:Watch these breathtaking short clips: A Love Story That Feeds The Earth
- About Honey Bees
- About honey bees: the colony, their plight, how bees make honey and links to information about beekeeping.
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- All about bumblebees - it's life cycle, pollination, pictures and even a couple of videos.
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- Most bees, are Solitary Bees. Information about this group of bees, including Mason, Carpenter, Leafcutter and Mining Bees.
- Bee Stings and Bee Sting Treatments
- Bee stings: interesting facts, as well as information about how to treat. When to seek medical help, information about conventional treatments, as well as natural and home remedies.
- Bee ID Charts
- The best, FREE bee ID charts and resources to help you identify the different types of bees.
- Dead Bees
- Have you found dead bees? Here is some free information about the possible causes and what you can do.
- About Honey
- About Honey: what is honey? How do bees make it? What are the health benefits of honey, and more.
- Bee Pollen
- Bee Pollen: an exploration of the types and uses of bee pollen and the reported benefits. Are they real, or is it just hype? Includes a look at the scientific evidence, and nutritional data.
- Get Rid Of Bees: Free Advice
- Need to Get Rid of Bees? Don't spend time or money until you have read this information about how to remove bees, bees nests, swarms, honey bees, bumblebees and carpenter bees. Be safe and humane.
- Bees Fun Stuff
- Links to bee-themed free downloadable puzzle sheets, quizzes and more.
- Get A Book About Bees
- Looking for a book about bees and related themes? Get excellent prices and FREE DELIVERY!
- Wasps And Yellow Jackets
- Wasps And Yellow Jackets: their life cycle, what to do if you find a nest, how to deter them, and how to prevent stings.
- Bee life cycle: the life stages of the Bumblebee
- Lovely description of a bee life cycle, focusing on the bumblebee. Hope you like the drawings!
- The Flight Of The Bumblebee
- The Flight Of The Bumblebee: Watch this amazingly beautiful video of bumblebee flight, download Korsakov's famous SHEET MUSIC free, or listen to the tune here.
- Bumblebee Queen
- The Bumblebee Queen - information and a short video to watch.
- Bumblebee Nests
- Bumblebee nests: all about them, what to do if you find one, and what to do if you need to move one.
- Bee Nest Removal and Bumblebee Nests
- Bee nest removal, about bumblebee nests, advice and information, how to move them, links to how to create nesting sites
- Bumble Bee Clip Art
- FREE bumble bee clip art for you to use as you wish! Includes fun images available for use.
- Commercially Reared Bumblebees: Risks To Wild Pollinators
- Commercially Reared Bumblebees are increasingly available for purchase not only by farmers, but also by garderners. But research has shown they may be contaminated with viruses.
- The Leafcutter Bee
- Leafcutter bee: All about this charming pollinator and how to attract them into the garden.
- Mining Bees
- About Mining Bees: their nests and life cycle
- Mason Bees
- About Mason Bees: their nests, life cycle, and how to attract them into your garden
- Carpenter Bees
- About carpenter bees
- Honey Bees: get lots of FREE facts, advice and resources here
- Honey bees and their amazing world! Lots of FREE FACTS and information. What's happening to our bees? Learn about how to keep them and find out how they make honey. It's all here!
- Honey bee queen: information and resources
- The Honey Bee Queen: beekeepers, students, and general interest resources
- Swarming bees: what’s that all about, and why do they do that?
- Swarming bees: a fascinating and natural part of the life cycle of honey bees. What should you do if you see a swarm? Find out here, as well as lots of information about this amazing bee ritual.
- The Honey Bee Life Cycle
- Honey bee life cycle: a description, drawing and information about the colony
- Honey Bee Facts
- Honey bee facts: quick, fun snippets of information about honey bees with links to further information.
- Honey Bee Deaths Explored
- Honey bee deaths: the possible causes examined. Why are our bees dying?
- Honey Bee Anatomy
- Honey Bee Anatomy: a simple diagram and explanation of the anatomy of the honey bee worker.
- Honey Bee Health
- Honey Bee Health: Should agrochemical companies be given incentives to develop medicines for bees?
- How To Keep Bees
- Want to know how to keep bees? There are lots of free resources on this site.
- Beekeeping Tips
- Beekeeping Tips - Share your beekeeping tips and WIN David Heaf's "The Bee-friendly Beekeeper"
- Honey Bee Hives
- A brief overview of honey bee hives with a link to free downloads of plans to enable you to build your own.
- Used Beekeeping Equipment
- Used Beekeeping Equipment - READ THIS for important tips: how to clean it, and what to look out for to avoid making mistakes!
- Bee Hives For Sale
- Scouring the ads for Bee Hives For Sale? Take a look at these quick tips before you buy.
- Honey Bees For Sale
- Honey Bees For Sale: Links to suppliers and information, plus a few considerations before you buy!
- Bee Keeping Supplies
- Bee Keeping Supplies: links, as well as tips on buying used equipment
- Bee Hive Plans
- Honey bee hive plans - free to download. Save money by building your own.
- Bee Keeping Equipment
- Bee Keeping Equipment - the items and needed by beekeepers.
- The Bee Friendly Beekeeper
- The Bee Friendly Beekeeper: How can beekeepers become more 'Apicentric'? An interview with Dr David Heaf
- Beekeeping Books
- Beekeeping books and related themes
- Beekeeping Books
- Beekeeping Books From Northern Bee Books
- Honey bee Supplies And Beekeeping Directory
- Honey bee Supplies And Beekeeping Directory - what you need to buy, and where you can get it.
- Honey Bee Hive Buying Tips
- Honey bee hive buying tips – if you are looking for a bee hive, new or used (or considering building your own) – here are some free tips and suggestions.
- Beekeeping Suppliers
- Beekeeping Suppliers - Add your details to the directory, free of charge!
- Top Bar Hives
- Top Bar Hives - Information with links to FREE downloadable vertical and horizontal hive plans
- Gardening For Bees
- Gardening For Bees: lists of plants, wildflowers, herbs, bulbs, trees and shrubs for bees. The importance of flower shapes, how to garden for bees in clay, shade or drought conditions, and more!
- Bee Garden Basics
- Lovely tips for creating a bee garden. Links to lists of great bee plants, and more.
- Best Bee Plants
- Great bee plants, including lists of garden plants, herbs, wildflowers, trees, shrubs, fruit and vegetables, hedgerows, and even plants to attract bees in problem place suchs as clay, drought, shade.
- Organic Gardening For Bees
- Organic Gardening For Bees: why it benefits bees, with free information and tips, including plant lists!
- Organic Garden Seeds And Bulbs Are Best For Bees
- Organic Garden Seeds And Bulbs - including heirloom/heritage varieties - where you can buy them, and why it's important to support suppliers.
- Plants that Attract Bees in Problem Places
- Plants that attract bees in shade gardens, drought areas and clay soils. How to attract bees and other pollinators.
- Free Plants for Bees
- How to get free plants, including plants that attract bees and other pollinators!
- Lawns for Bees
- Lawns can be greate spaces for bees, whether you wish to create a wildflower meadow, a thyme lawn, or simply feature a few beneficial plants for bees.
- Flower Bulbs For Bees
- Flower Bulbs For Bees: A list of bulbs to plant in your garden to attract and feed the bees.
- Flower Borders For Bees
- Flower Borders For Bees - creating a flower border in your garden that will be loved by bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
- Organic Vegetable Garden
- Organic Vegetable Garden: how growing your own food can help the bees and the environment!
- Fennel Pollen
- Fennel Pollen - Bees love fennel! How to grow it, gather it, and the many uses of fennel seeds and pollen.
- Wild Bees
- Wild bees are unsung heroes of our gardens and countryside. Learn why they are such fantastic pollinators.
- Missing Bees, Pollinator Declines and Neonicotinoid Pesticides
- Missing bees: drawing on scientific studies and looking at the role of pesticides, especially neonicotinoids.
- Missing Bees: Where Have All Our Bees Gone?
- Missing Bees: We're seeing massive declines of many wild bees. Meanwhile, at home and abroad we've seen massive hive losses. Here's what's going on.
- Pesticide Studies Bibliography
- Pesticide Studies Bibliography for Neonicotinoids
- Bees For Sale
- Wild Bees For Sale - comment about the commercial rearing of wild bees for pollination, and information about purchasing honey bees.
- Bee Books
- Bee books - my favourite books about bees, with links to my reviews
- Plant Pollination Explored
- Plant pollination: Exploring the different types, the process, how plants attract their pollinators and importance of insects such as bees.
- Plant Pollination Process
- The plant pollination process: definition and explanations of the different types of pollination with a diagram and photographic explanations.
- Pollination of Flowers
- Pollination of Flowers: the varying ways in which plants and flowers are pollinated, with links to diagrams and further information.
- Pollen Stain Removal
- Tips for pollen stain removal - how to remove and how to prevent pollen stains.
- Pollen Count Today
- What’s The Pollen Count Today? Find out your local pollen count by geographical area. Mold count also available. Also, take a look at these hayfever tips.
- How Do Bees Make Honey?
- How do bees make honey? Why do they make it? What is honey anyway? Lots of information about honey and honey bees
- Honey Buying Tips
- Honey Buying Tips for purchasing pure honey as ethically as you possibly can.
- Organic Honey
- Organic Honey: Can honey really be organic? Organic beekeeping is actually a very complex business! Tips for purchasing honey, including local honey and organic.
- Honey Vs Sugar: A Comparison
- Honey vs Sugar: A detailed but easy to understand comparison of the two. Which is better for you, or are they really the same? What is the nutritional content of each?
- Apple Cider Vinegar And Honey
- Apple Cider Vinegar And Honey: from weight loss to home remedies, what’s the buzz about this peculiar combination, and how does it work? Take a look here!
- Vinegar And Honey Diet
- The Vinegar And Honey Diet: the recipe, along with instructions. Also, explanation of why it is believed to work, and a suggestion for getting the benefits without the taste!
- Honey Recipes
- Honey Recipes from delicious glazes and dressings to scrumptious cakes and honey butters - some classic recipes, and some with a twist!
- Health Benefits of Honey
- Health Benefits of Honey: Lots of free information about the many advantages of honey.
- Honey and Cinnamon Cures
- Honey and Cinnamon Cures: some recipes and information for making home remedies
- What is Bee Pollen?
- What is Bee Pollen? The types of pollen, what it contains (nutrition), links to information in relation to health. Is bee pollen a 'Super Food'?
- Bee Pollen Weight Loss
- Bee Pollen <b><i>Weight Loss </b></i> - is there any evidence that bee pollen can help you to lose excess weight, or act as a weight loss aid? Or is it just marketing?
- Bee Pollen Side Effects
- Bee Pollen Side Effects: Symptoms to look out for. Know when to seek medical advice.
- Bee Pollen Benefits
- FACTS about bee pollen benefits to humans. A look at the nutritional value of pollen in comparison with every day foods.
- Health Benefits Of Bee Pollen
- Are there any health benefits of bee pollen to humans? Or is it merely hype? Let’s take a look at some of the evidence and the claims made in various sources of information.
- Bee Pollen For Allergies
- Bee Pollen For Allergies - FREE information about research, and why it is advocated.
- Bee Sting First Aid
- Bee Sting First Aid -how to treat, with information about reactions, swellings, anaphylaxis, natural and home remedies.
- Bee Sting Treatment
- Bee Sting Treatment: Various options for treating and preventing bee stings, information about allergies and reactions.
- Bee Sting Reactions
- Information about bee sting reactions, when to seek medical advice, and links to further information.
- Bee Sting Facts
- Bee sting facts: what's the real risk of being stung by a bee? Do all types of bees sting? Interesting quick facts that may surprise you!
- Bee Sting Remedy
- Choose a natural or home bee sting remedy from this list. Links to further pages about treating stings, reactions, conventional treatments and facts.
- Apiphobia - Fear Of Bees
- Find out about apiphobia (fear of bees) and read this free advice and information.
- Wasp Sting Treatment And First Aid
- Wasp Sting Treatment And First Aid Advice, plus tips about how to prevent stings, deter wasps, and getting rid of wasps.
- Wasp Life Cycle
- About the wasp life cycle, including the difference between solitary and social wasps.
- Yellow Jacket Nest
- About the yellow jacket nest, how wasps make them, how to remove them and deter wasps.
- Yellow Jacket Sting
- About the yellow jacket sting, allergic reactions, how to treat and how to prevent. Links to more information about bee and wasp stings.
- Do Wasps Pollinate Flowers?
- Do Wasps Pollinate Flowers? A look as some of the evidence for wasp pollination
- Wasps And Hornets
- About Wasps And Hornets, and how honey bees protect themselves from these predators.
- Fun Quiz
- Try a fun quiz and test your knowledge about bees!
- Lessons From Bees
- Lessons from bees for humankind.
- Tumble Bees And Other Puzzle Games
- Tumble Bees and bee-themed word puzzles to download FREE!
- Cartoon Bee Clips Free For You To Use
- Looking for an image of a cartoon bee? Check out these FREE images and animated cartoon clips!
- Cartoon Honey Bee Images
- Cartoon Honey Bee Images: these animated and non-animated honey bee clipart images are FREE to download.
- Children's Books About Bees
- Children's Books About Bees - interview with children's author Raymond Huber
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- Campaigns For Bees: news from around the world, from protesting to planting
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- Bee Enzyme
- Bee Enzyme: What is it, and what is its role in making honey?
- Bee Protection Group Of The ICPBR
- Bee Protection Group Of The ICPBR - commentary on corporate influence
- Occupy Wall Street: Lessons The 1% Could Learn from Bees
- Occupy Wall Street: Lessons The 1% Could Learn from Bees
- Bees
- Bees: Readers share their pictures of bees, and tips about how to help our pollinators.
- Letter To Retailers Concerning Neonicotinoids
- Here is a letter I wrote to retailers concerning neonicotinoids.
- Organic Garden Directory UK
- Organic Garden Directory Of Suppliers In The UK - a list of suppliers who deliver nationwide.
- Bee Poisoning - Pesticide Companies Must Be Held To Account
- Bee Poisoning - Pesticide Companies Must Be Held To Account - comment from BuzzAboutBees and Alison Benjamin of The Guardian.
- A Poem About Bees
- A Poem About Bees: , take a look at these by Rudyard Kipling, Emily Dickinson, Norman Rowland Gale and Kahlil Gibran.
- Global Wildlife AIDS Associated With Neonicotinoid Insecticides
- Global Wildlife AIDS associated with Neonicotinoid Insecticides - A report by Dr Rosemary Mason
- The Strange Disappearance Of The Bees
- The Strange Disappearance Of The Bees - Inspiring interview with Mark Daniels, maker of this award winning film, plus the film trailer and how to get it.
- Honey Bee Pesticide Poisoning Incidence
- Helen Thompson of Fera claims neonicotinoids are not posinoing bees. But are pesticide poisoning incidents adequately reported?
- Bees, Wonderful Bees!
- Do you love bees? Are you doing something to help these important pollinators? Share your tips and read what others are doing here!
- Field Tests For Pesticides: How Robust Are They And Do They Protect Bees?
- We are told field tests for pesticides are more appropriate than lab tests for assessing risks of pesticides to bees. But how good are they?
- Neonicotinoid Pesticides And Non Target Insects
- Neonicotinoid Pesticides And Non Target Insects: What Do Manufacturers' Patents Tell Us?
- Bees, Honey, GMO And Codex Alimentarius
- Bees, Honey, GMO And Codex Alimentarius - An article by Eric McArthur
- Letter To MP - Environmental Audit Committee, Insects And Insecticides
- Letter To MP - Environmental Audit Committee, Insects And Insecticides
- Bees, Invertebrates And Education – A Few Ideas
- Bees, Invertebrates And Education – education is key to help develop a balanced perspective of invertebrates, and their roles in the eco-system.
- The Crop Protection Association And Their View Of Pollinators
- The Crop Protection Association And Their View Of Pollinators: What are they saying and how balanced is the information?
- Environmental Audit Committee Insects and Insecticides - Follow Up Letter
- Did you receive a 'fobbing off' letter from your MP regarding neonicotinoids and bees? See here for a response.
- Are Neonicotinoids Even Legal?
- Are Neonicotinoids Even Legal? Challenge The Legality Of Neonicotinoids - write to your MP
- EFSA Report On Neonicotinoids
- EFSA Report On Neonicotinoids And EU Supports Application Of Precautionary Principle Regarding Neonicotinoids
- Australia's Honey Bees And Neonicotinoid Pesticides
- Australia's honey bees and beekeepers - what's the view on neonicotinoid pesticides?
- Neonicotinoids Not Properly Tested
- Neonicotinoids: EFSA find industry regulatory data has major shortcomings
- Would A Restriction Of Neonicotinoids To Non-Flowering Crops Be Enough?
- Restriction Of Would A Restriction Of Neonicotinoids To Non-Flowering Crops be enough to safe guard non-target insects?
- Regulatory Tests for Pesticides: Bees And Neonicotinoids
- Regulatory Tests for Pesticides and Agrochemical Industry Influence - Bees And Neonicotinoids
- National Bee Unit and UK Nosema Research
- National Bee Unit and UK Nosema Research - what's the story?
- Neonicotinoids And Varroa Mite
- Neonicotinoids And Varroa Mite - is there a link, and what does this mean for bees?
- First Lessons In Beekeeping
- First Lessons In Beekeeping - free advice for new starters and additional tips to complement what you've already learned
- Honey Bee Declines Of The Past
- Honey Bee Declines have happened before - so should we be concerned this time?
- FERA Betray Bees Again
- FERA Betray Bees Again - is their priority really protecting the agrochemical industry?
- How Do Neonicotinoids Work?
- How do neonicotinoids work and how could they kill a whole colony of bees? Perhaps BayerCropScience give us some clues.
- A Group Of Beekeepers - How Would You Describe Them?
- A Group Of Beekeepers - is your group a Sting Operation or a Hive of Beekeepers?
- Phil Chandler - The Barefoot Beekeeper And Learning From Bees
- Phil Chandler - The Barefoot Beekeeper talks about his beekeeping experience and new book
- Beekeeping Associations
- Beekeeping associations -about - and what makes a good one?
- Pollinators And Pesticides - the Environmental Audit Committee Report
- Pollinators And Pesticides - the Environmental Audit Committee Report on neonicotinoids & bee decline
- Amateur Gardening Investigate Threat To Bees From Neonicotinoid Pesticides
- Is Amateur Gardening's Investigation of Neonicotinoid Garden Pesticide Threat To Bees 'Amateur'
- Bees And Neonicotinoids - Please Write to EU Commissioner Borg
- Urgent! Bees And Neonicotinoids - Please Write to EU Commissioner Borg
- Inspiring Children To Love Bees And Nature
- Inspiring Children To Love Bees And Nature: life enriching for the child. Encourage them to protect the environment for the future.
- Will Older Pesticides Be More Harmful To Bees Than Neonicotinoids?
- Will Older Pesticides Be More Harmful To Bees Than Neonicotinoids?
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