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Are our wild bees nearly extinct?
Honey, our bees are vanishing
Beloved by Britons, the humble honey bee is hailed as a reassuring symbol of summer. But disease has almost wiped out the wild population and threatens domestic swarms. Science Editor Robin McKie reveals why we should all be worried about the decline of this remarkable creature Sunday April 30, 2006 The Observer contiued ... http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/story/0,,1764696,00.html -------------------------------- http://www.ourrights.0catch.com/ -------------------------------- |
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Are our wild bees nearly extinct?
We have lots of bumble bees-several species in our garden. We have large
areas untended with a succession of wild flowers which keep the bees busy. They are very busy on lamium, red campion, dandelion, primrose, bluebell etc and I would find it very difficult to match natures output with my own garden blooms. I suspect clearing of meadow weeds, weeding of ditches and our desire to keep everything under control is removing their means of existance. Regards David T "Jasbird" wrote in message ... Honey, our bees are vanishing Beloved by Britons, the humble honey bee is hailed as a reassuring symbol of summer. But disease has almost wiped out the wild population and threatens domestic swarms. Science Editor Robin McKie reveals why we should all be worried about the decline of this remarkable creature Sunday April 30, 2006 The Observer contiued ... http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/story/0,,1764696,00.html -------------------------------- http://www.ourrights.0catch.com/ -------------------------------- |
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Are our wild bees nearly extinct?
On Wed, 03 May 2006 07:15:13 GMT, Jasbird wrote:
Honey, our bees are vanishing Beloved by Britons, the humble honey bee is hailed as a reassuring symbol of summer. But disease has almost wiped out the wild population and threatens domestic swarms. Science Editor Robin McKie reveals why we should all be worried about the decline of this remarkable creature Sunday April 30, 2006 The Observer contiued ... It's the 'wild' honey bees that have gone (i.e. those that have swarmed from beekeeper's hives and ended up in hollow trees, holes in walls etc). Bumbles and solitary bees are still plentiful, as are 'domesticated' honey bees (i.e. bees in hives managed by beekeepers). -- Chris E-mail: christopher[dot]hogg[at]virgin[dot]net |
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Are our wild bees nearly extinct?
"Chris Hogg" wrote in message ... On Wed, 03 May 2006 07:15:13 GMT, Jasbird wrote: Honey, our bees are vanishing Beloved by Britons, the humble honey bee is hailed as a reassuring symbol of summer. But disease has almost wiped out the wild population and threatens domestic swarms. Science Editor Robin McKie reveals why we should all be worried about the decline of this remarkable creature Sunday April 30, 2006 The Observer contiued ... It's the 'wild' honey bees that have gone (i.e. those that have swarmed from beekeeper's hives and ended up in hollow trees, holes in walls etc). Bumbles and solitary bees are still plentiful, as are 'domesticated' honey bees (i.e. bees in hives managed by beekeepers). -- Chris E-mail: christopher[dot]hogg[at]virgin[dot]net The wild honey bees in our roof seem fine to, several bee keepers have shown interest in why they seem not to be suffering from the mites but as no one can reach them it academic! (been there over 100 years now according to local historians) -- Charlie, gardening in Cornwall. http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk Holders of National Plant Collection of Clematis viticella (cvs) |
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