Have you ever looked out across a field or a meadow of wildflower buzzing with bees and thought, why do bees collect pollen? I’m going to take a detailed look into how and why bees collect pollen and it’s purpose. Bumblebees, solitary bees and honeybees all collect pollen in the UK but for this evaluation, …
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Inside every hive is a complex system of life that is constantly reproducing and replacing itself. This process requires 3 types of bee in the hive that all have a part to play in ensuring the colonies survival. It is important to understand that in this article I will be talking about the European honey …
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It’s never been so important to create a bee-friendly garden, bees are responsible for pollinating approximately 75% of flowers and crops in the UK. The best thing about creating a bee-friendly garden is that you get to admire your good work. Bees of all kinds will buzz from flower to flower collecting nectar and pollen …
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The classic honeycomb appearance of a beehive is an iconic image. From my very early years, I can remember the hexagonal patterns adorning my favourite storybooks. I always imagined beehives to be the equivalent of pubs for us, where bees go and guzzle honey together and reminisce after a hard day of collecting nectar and …
Bee reproduction is a complex process with requires forward planning and teamwork on a grand scale. The process requires help from all the bees in the hive to ensure the species’ survival. This delicate dance of life is essential to crop pollination globally and is responsible for 75% of pollination in the United Kingdom. Honeybees …
Honeybees are responsible for pollinating around 75% of the United Kingdom’s fruit, vegetables and nuts. This essential service is in fact a secondary benefit of the honeybee’s primary goal. Find out which fruits bees pollinate. Honey provides a perfect source of food for long winters in the hive and has been a source of precious …
A giant ball of bees can be quite an intimidating sight for the inexperienced. But what creates this fascinating migration at such a large scale? Let’s take a deep dive into why bees swarm including everything you need to know about honey bee swarms, one of nature’s most fascinating reproductive processes. The short answer to …
Why do bees die if they sting you? A simple question with a not-so-simple answer. To begin with, not all species of bees sting, it’s only honeybees, bumblebees and carpenter bees that use a venomous stinger when defending themselves. Let’s take a closer look at the common misconception that all bees die after stinging and what …
The honey bee is responsible for huge swathes of our food production so it’s about time we learned a little bit about our furry black and yellow friends. I’ll be adding to this post over time so if there’s anything you think I’ve missed let me know in a comment below. A Brief History Of …
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