garden.  There are many things you can do to repel wasps without killing them.   Read more here. Did You

drone within the bee colony is increasing with further scientific research. Below, you can read about the importance

having a nest out in the open potentially makes such nest sites more vulnerable to predator

looking for a suitable place for a permanent nest. You can read more about this fascinating

will also be possible to underplant your trees and shrubs with yet more plants to attract

into when they are unable to forage outside for food. You can read more about this, in

against bacteria and diseases.   Other pollinators such as butterflies like thymes too. You can read more about this on

Habits of bumble bees when foraging. Foraging Range Of Bees You can also read more about this on

to fund my site and provide free information to visitors.  You can read more here . Amazon and

joy to look at, and are loved by bees and butterflies.  Read more here. Digitalis purpurea

from females in that they are slightly larger, and have bigger eyes. Read more about drone bees

lightning than bee stings! Read more Do you have api-phobia ? (fear of bees) Read more 3 Ways wasps

over-simplification of the process of making honey, but you can read more detail on my

on bee swarm removal. Did You Know? Toxic Honey Was Used In Ancient Warfare! Read More Honey And

you, and ask them from where they source their plants, bulbs and seeds. Read more about flower bulbs

agrochemicals industry, they poison the bees and butterflies too.  To read more, see this snapshot

legs, antennae). Class Insecta (they have six legs) Order Hymenoptera (referring to winged insects – read more about hymenoptera ) Sub

appearance to nomad bee species.  Indeed, bees are related to wasps.  You can read more about this subject

on the earth to sting and annoy us?” As I learned more about these often overlooked

& Messinger Carril ). Read more: What do bees eat? Bee-Themed Car Stickers And More Planning And Planting

flower to the female part (the ‘carpel’) of another flower. Read more about the

nest!  (In the UK, colony size varies, but will perhaps reach 150 – 400 workers.  Read more about British Bumblebees

they live only for a few weeks. You may wish to read more on my page

and are able to sting repeatedly, but bumble bees are rarely aggressive.  You can read more about this subject

of course, I know that bumble bees do not die if they sting you.  You can read more about this topic

of the colony do not.  Really, what bumblebees have is temporary nectar stores.  You can read more about this subject

honey in the same way that honey bees do - it's different.  You can read more about this subject

movement and health of commercial bumble bees outside their native ranges. You can read more about this issue

in a sense, they make their own version of it.  You can read more about this 'bumble

insects such as bees require nectar and pollen for food - you can read more about this on

proposes restrictions . (The restrictions do not go far enough in my view – read more ). EFSA examine UK

bee swarm Video 3: Designing Varroa out of a Top Bar bee hive Read more about Varroa , including

such as sugar syrup and protein supplement. • Foraging populations are greatly reduced/non-existent.” Read more about the

to humans in normal light, but visible to bees. You can read more about this here

and bumble bees are better able to pollinate tomatoes via buzz pollination. You can read more about the

merely find them to be temporary, painful experiences, with some swelling, but requiring no more than basic first aid

addition, you may see a bumble bee flying about with phoretic mites - you can read more about this subject

libraries. Preserve hedgerows and trees for bees and other wildlife.   Read more about the

pollinators too, and they are are highly effective at natural pest control.  You can read more about wasp pollination

good reason to remove bumble bee nests.  They only last a season. Read more Trivia How many

deal with these cousins when under attack? Follow the links below to read more about hornets and

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many people like wasps, but they have an important role in the ecosystem! Read more

15 minutes, the rest of the colony will know about it! Read more about the

insects from the order Hymenoptera (to which bees belong) – including Vespa (wasps) - read more here . Below are

of defending their colonies against hornets, including the Asian giant hornet. You can read more about this on

abandoned rodent nests, and may occupy it the following year. You can read more about bumble bee

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this page . Read about the Wool Carder Bee The Bloomed Furrow Bee Read WATCH Leafcutter bees in

the kind of bee, and role within the colony! Read more: How Long Do

of these plants appear on other lists on this site, because some species arguably straddle more than one category (e.g.

the following links: Bee Nests Q&A Read more about bees nests. About Bees Find out more about bees - take a

insect species, are actually harmless or of direct or indirect benefit! Another statistic I read, is similar.  It said

certain circumstances.  This applies particularly to the EU and you can read more about it here

of a flower to female parts, enabling pollination to take place.  Read more about the

to save money? Are you in favour of traditional or natural beekeeping? Read more on my page

a simple first aid task that can be managed at home, because stings are usually nothing more than a minor

from females in that they are slightly larger, and have bigger eyes. Read more about drone bees

belong to the insect order, Hymenoptera , along with bees, ants and sawflies? Read more here. How To

got there? Well, we don’t think it really belongs in that box any more. No, it belongs in

15 minutes, the rest of the colony will know about it! Read more about the

bees, this has been gradual over the years, but we’re witnessing steeper declines more recently (and extinctions

sting!  Of all species, many bees (probably most) are fairly docile and harmless! Read more If you kill

looking for a suitable place for a permanent nest. You can read more about this fascinating

If you find a bedraggled bumblebee needing help, feed it sugar water, NOT honey. Read more. Go back from

Epipen with you at all times. Some reactions are, however, quite normal. To learn more, read about bee stings

a good reason to remove bumblebee nests.  They only last a season. Read more Did You Know

foraging, the pollen brush pokes in the air, and is more easily visible. Sometimes the

drones) have no father, but they do have a grandfather! Does that sound impossible? Read more about Drones! Click

be chosen carefully, but some are reputedly beneficial for bees and pollinators.   Read more about Clematis . Lathyrus

2 pairs of wings, six legs and an exoskeleton. Below, you can read more about various aspects

15 minutes, the rest of the colony will know about it! Read more about the

the behavious of cuckoo bumblebees is obviously quite different from their target host - read more about cuckoo bumblebees

sting!  Of all species, many bees (probably most) are fairly docile and harmless! Read more What's the

sting!  Of all species, many bees (probably most) are fairly docile and harmless! Read more

sting!  Of all species, many bees (probably most) are fairly docile and harmless! Read more

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If you find a bedraggled bumblebee needing help, feed it sugar water, NOT honey. Read more. HELP! Find out

bees Read How do neonicotinoids work to kill insects like bees?  Manufacturers provide clues! Read 3 Ways wasps benefit

here about the potential danger of their neonicotinoid to bees? Read more . Bee Poisonings – Pesticide

drones) have no father, but they do have a grandfather! Does that sound impossible? Read more about Drones! Trivia

bee family ‘Apidae’, although they were originally classified with the family ‘Anthophoridae’. (You can read more about the

and may be re-occupied year after year if undisturbed. Find out about Carpenter Bees. Read about wonderful Mason Bees

drones) have no father, but they do have a grandfather! Does that sound impossible? Read more about Drones! Trivia

helpthebees Government bee scientist (Helen Thompson of Fera) behind controversial study joins pesticide firm! Read more

legs, antennae). Class Insecta (they have six legs) Order Hymenoptera (referring to winged insects – read more about hymenoptera ) Sub

3 cm (2.5") Males grow to about 2.3 cm (0.9") long. Read more facts about bees

pair of wings.  This species also has dark wing markings, although  Bombylius minor is even more similar in appearance

also because they have the ability to 'buzz pollinate'. To read more about bumblebees generally

in the food chain, supporting the web of life on earth. Read More Go back from

a number of different types of honey bee hives. Some are more popular than others, and

Chandler’s method of bee hive construction, and you haven't yet read The Barefoot

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basis of being free of parasites, in fact carried microbial parasites" Read more Another study: "During

wasps in the future. Not many people like wasps, but they are important pollinators! Read more

facing bumblebees, I think it's time bumblebees and their nests had legal protection.  Read more here . Bumblebee nest

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from a Mr Paul Slattery of the USA. He said: "I read with interest your remedies