A helping hand for bees this spring

With spring weather arriving we will soon see the return of bees, buzzing around our gardens collecting pollen. Facing many challenges, there are some ways you can help them out.

There are around 20,000 known species of bee on Earth, and not all of them produce honey. In fact, it is actually only a small percentage that do so. Instead they conduct vital work for our ecosystems by spreading pollen.

With populations in decline, and conditions becoming too severe for their regular schedule. We can all take steps to help our little buzzy friends.

You could grow flowers to provide pollen, reduce your usage of chemical-laden pesticides, fill shallow bowls with water, or even create your own bee hotel.

One of the easiest ways to help bees is to do nothing at all, if a hive appears on your property simply offer them room to get on with their roles and allow the group to leave on their own accord.

If their presence is an inconvenience find a professional bee removal expert who can relocate the hive in a manner that is safe for both you and the bees.

Of the known bee species, a 2020 study revealed just under 5,000 have not been seen since the year 1990.

This does not necessarily mean that the species are extinct, but does indicate a severe drop in population numbers to a point where their presence is rare in nature.

Their contribution as one of the world’s major natural pollinators makes their survival crucial, any helping hand this summer will be much appreciated.