Do honey bees forage in cool temperatures? ……….. Read
Where do bees go in winter?...… Read
The amazing structure of a wasp nest...… Read
Wonderful wool carder bees...… Read
Read about and watch lovely leafcutter bees...… Read
How to help a bumble bee with mites........ Read
30 Fantastic garden flowers for bees........ Read
Interesting facts about the marvellous honey bee...… Read
10 simple things YOU can do to help the bees...... Read
Swarming Bees
The sight of swarming bees may unnerve some
people, bu it's a very natural and wonderful part of the life
cycle of honey bees (Apis mellifera). Read
Do bees eat meat?
Amazingly, a small group of tropical species do! Read
Found a bee in need of help?
It will usually be a bumble bee. Here's how to help a bedraggled bee, and when to leave it alone. Read
Herbs for bees
There's a great variety of wild and cultivated herbs for bees out there, and many herbs are among the best plants for bees. Read
Bees in schools
How one school is bringing nature into the classroom. Read
Is there any evidence for the apple cider vinegar and honey diet?
Perhaps....but it might not be what you think! Read
Do bees sleep?
Scientific study suggests that bees exhibit behaviours that suggest they do!
Read
Is it bumble bee or bumblebee?
Should you write it as one word or two?
Read
How do honey bees make honey?
"A bee is an exquisite chemist" said the Royal Beekeeper to King Charles 1. He was right, of course! Read
Why do bees have furry bodies?
As bees visit flowers, they collect fine pollen grains on the many hairs on their bodies. Read
Do honey bees harm wild bees?
Not all science is good science. Here is an important review. Read
Can I be forced to remove a bumble bee nest?
How to respond to such a request. Read
Bees trapped in spider webs?
Once free from the web, the bee will clean itself. Read
Brilliant Bees
Bee-themed puzzle book for kids, including honey bees, bumble bees and solitary bees. Read
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 solitary, that males cannot
sting, and that collectively, they help to pollinate an estimated one
third of all the food we eat?
Find out more about bees and how you can help them.....................
What can you do to help bees?
Start with these TOP 10 TIPS - and share them with friends.
You could also ask your council to do their bit.
Without doubt, one of the most important thing you can do is ensure you include as many plants for bees in your garden as possible.
If you like what you read, please share the pages via social media too – and let’s spread the buzz about bees!
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