Albert Einstein is reputed to have said, as perhaps an overstatement - ”If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would only have four years of life left”.
However, no one can dispute the fact that honey bees as a species are quite endangered, and ought to have everyone concerned. Past president of the British Beekeepers’ Association Dr Ivor Davis, who is a master beekeeper has these ten suggestions for you and me to do our bit toward the bees’ wellbeing. See ten things to do to help honey bees.
- If you see a swarm let the local authority or the police know. They will contact a local beekeeper to collect the swarm and look after it.
- If you plant single flowering plants and vegetables, you will be encouraging honeybees looking for variety in pollen to visit your garden.
- Buy only local honey that is pure and does not contain preservatives.
- Write to MPs in support of campaigns to fund research into bee health.
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