See what YOU can do to help address the situation – read the following article at:
Flower habitat for Bumblebees to Survive! [with Infographic]
See what YOU can do to help address the situation – read the following article at:
Flower habitat for Bumblebees to Survive! [with Infographic]
Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog 
I’m always looking out for bumble bees in need. They say if you see one on the ground they usually need help, sugar water or to be put on a flower. I gave sugar water to a few last year, such a lovely feeling to see them drinking it up & getting stronger, then flying off. Love to our Bees ❤️
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If the bees go, we go. Thanks so much for posting this, Chris ❤
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We have an issue with the blueberries killing bees here. They aren’t sure if it’s bacterial or what, but the beekeepers don’t want to take a chance, they’re refusing to allow their bees to pollinate the commercial producers until it gets sorted out.
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I’m not surprised, Jacquie – suspect it’s whatever the producers are spraying with 😱
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Sadly too many people don’t realize what an important role these little creatures play in the balance of sustaining the food chain. I used to live in Essex and was fascinated by the little black bees that visited my flower packed garden. I moved in February to Suffolk and now have a much neglected garden so not much to entice the bees in at present other than a rampant patch of borage.and wild primroses and violets growing in the lawn.
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That’s a great start to any bee friendly garden, Lindsey 👍😃🐝
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This is quite serious –
Consider not using commercial lawn companies that spray all stuff on your lawn that kills all sorts of creatures as well as weed. (Even organic Neem Oil must be used cautiously as it can harm bees)
Can’t we live with less than picture perfect lawns to keep nature in balance? – for our own survival
Who doesn’t love flowers? Bees will be happy to see them.
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Agreed
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I’m ‘rescuing’ the primoses and violets as much of the lawn will be converted to flower beds (which will more than compensate for the loss) and a couple of raised veg beds, and what remains will NOT be sprayed you’ll be pleased to hear.
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GOOD, although spraying with mild soapy water might help keep other pests at bay 😃
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