Are other people finding dead Bumble Bees?

We have in the past had quite a few Honey Bees which seem OK, but the
Bumblies are staggering around on the ground, lifting to a greater height
seems to no avail and the next we see is them on their backs, legs up, dead

Any comments anyone?

Mike

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Are other people finding dead Bumble Bees?

We have in the past had quite a few Honey Bees which seem OK, but the
Bumblies are staggering around on the ground, lifting to a greater height
seems to no avail and the next we see is them on their backs, legs up,
dead

Any comments anyone?

Mike

I found two this morning, I put it down to the cold and wet night but I
don't know :-(

kate

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Are other people finding dead Bumble Bees?

We have in the past had quite a few Honey Bees which seem OK, but the
Bumblies are staggering around on the ground, lifting to a greater height
seems to no avail and the next we see is them on their backs, legs up,
dead

Any comments anyone?

Mike

I found two this morning, I put it down to the cold and wet night but I
don't know :-(

kate

Ours have been found during/after dry warmish spells :-((

We are South facing South East Isle of Wight. Are you anywhere near?

Mike

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Are other people finding dead Bumble Bees?

We have in the past had quite a few Honey Bees which seem OK, but the
Bumblies are staggering around on the ground, lifting to a greater
height seems to no avail and the next we see is them on their backs,
legs up, dead

Any comments anyone?

Mike

I found two this morning, I put it down to the cold and wet night but I
don't know :-(

kate

Ours have been found during/after dry warmish spells :-((

We are South facing South East Isle of Wight. Are you anywhere near?

Mike


No we are in Gloucestershire. Sorry I should have put where we are, slap
wristy :-)

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Are other people finding dead Bumble Bees?

We have in the past had quite a few Honey Bees which seem OK, but the
Bumblies are staggering around on the ground, lifting to a greater
height seems to no avail and the next we see is them on their backs,
legs up, dead

Any comments anyone?

Mike

I found two this morning, I put it down to the cold and wet night but I
don't know :-(

kate

Ours have been found during/after dry warmish spells :-((

We are South facing South East Isle of Wight. Are you anywhere near?

Mike


No we are in Gloucestershire. Sorry I should have put where we are, slap
wristy :-)

Minor detail and as a Gentleman I will make no comment ;-)

I did wonder if it was a disease or something, but unless a survey is done
or more respond ........ don't know!!

Mike

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Are other people finding dead Bumble Bees?

We have in the past had quite a few Honey Bees which seem OK, but the
Bumblies are staggering around on the ground, lifting to a greater
height seems to no avail and the next we see is them on their backs,
legs up, dead

Any comments anyone?

Mike

I found two this morning, I put it down to the cold and wet night but I
don't know :-(

kate

Ours have been found during/after dry warmish spells :-((

We are South facing South East Isle of Wight. Are you anywhere near?

Mike


No we are in Gloucestershire. Sorry I should have put where we are, slap
wristy :-)

Minor detail and as a Gentleman I will make no comment ;-)

I did wonder if it was a disease or something, but unless a survey is done
or more respond ........ don't know!!

Mike


Kate I have emailed you. Did you get it?

Mike

Just picked up and answered Mike


Kate I have emailed you. Did you get it?

Mike

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Just picked up and answered Mike


Kate I have emailed you. Did you get it?

Mike

This info might be of some help

Here's a fairly good overview which covers CCD and pesticide issues.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environmen...re.environment

Varroa mite info here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varroa_destructor

Bee Craft beekeeping journal
http://www.bee-craft.com/colony-coll...der-update.htm

DEFRA bee info
http://www.defra.gov.uk/hort/Bees/

Tim