A World of Unintended Consequences
They say the flap of a butterfly’s wings in the Amazon, may cause a tornado…
BeesHoverflyNature7th November 2022
Bees: Facts and Guides
Bees are an incredibly important part of our ecosystem as their pollination boosts our healthy food supplies and diversity of flora. There’s over 250 species of bee in the UK, including the bumblebee, mason bee and other solitary bees. However in recent years, the population of bees has been declining due to a number of reasons such as intensification of farming and habitat loss.
Explore our expert bee guides to find out more about bees in the UK, including how to identify different species and how to play your part in saving our pollinating pals.
Solitary Bees, Mason Bees & Leafcutter Bees UK: A Guide
Solitary bees identification UK Two of our most common garden solitary bees are the red…
BeesBeneficial InsectsSpring7th September 2022
Top 10 bee FAQs: how to save or help a bee
With over 250 species of bee in the UK, including 24 colony forming bumblebees, hard-working…
BeesBumblebees19th July 2022
Where have all the insects gone?
This guest blog was written by Nikki Banfield, Buglife Communication Officer. Living and working remotely…
BeesBeneficial InsectsBumblebeesInsects30th June 2022
It’s all Quiet in the Garden
As spring draws to a close and the frantic pace of nature settles into the…
BeesBirdsBumblebeesPesticides10th June 2019
Wildflowers for Birds, Bees & Butterflies
Wildflowers are more than a colourful addition to the garden. They provide food and habitats…
BeesBeneficial InsectsButterfliesWildflowers21st February 2019
RHS National Pollinator Awareness Week
Most of us are aware that pollinating insects such as bees and hoverflies have been…
BeesButterflies13th July 2015
Spring Snowdrops
There is no doubt that the common snowdrop is a popular species, most probably as…
BeesSpring31st March 2015
Bumblebee Identification and Facts
Bumblebee Identification Bumblebees are one of the most familiar and easily recognisable insects in the…
BeesBeneficial InsectsBumblebees2nd September 2013
