If the honeycomb is not in a place where it could easily be disturbed, it is better to leave it alone. Neither the bees nor the nest will pose a threat to you if you can leave them alone without any effort. In fact, by leaving the next one alone, you help protect the bees by keeping them close to a source of pollen and food. So are bees protected? Officially, no. However, there are many steps we can take to make our contribution. And don`t forget, if in doubt, call us on 0208 914 7894 or send an email to our professional team at [email protected]. Bees are among the most important pollinators in the UK, but are they protected by law? Read on to find out if bees are protected. It`s the beginning of spring here in the Highlands. Despite the persistent wave of snow, the snowdrops escaped from the hard ground as iron, waiting for those first rays of the sun to open onto their classic form of nodding. I was thrilled to hear my first Drossel song of the year this morning – he must know that spring is waiting around the corner and has warmed up his beautiful voice.
I love walking around the garden at this time of year to see the first leaves break, the first flowers and of course the first bumblebees! Now that we`ve mentioned the well-known honey bees and bumblebees, it`s important that we cover single bees. The majority of bees in the UK are solitary bees and they are extremely efficient pollinators. Solitary bees are made up of a variety of different bee species, some of which include: The Trust has released a new statement on managed honey bees. The statement was triggered by concerns that managed honey bees could have harmful effects on wild pollinator species, including bumblebees, under certain circumstances. The increasing use of pesticides is having a massive impact on bee populations and their ability to pollinate. Pesticides not only contribute to the decline of flowers and habitats, but also mean that bees can send contaminated food back into their nests. When the entire nest eats “poisoned” food, the bees develop a weaker immune system and are even less protected. As with pesticides, any pests or diseases that bees catch along the way are also dangerous to their health and pollination ability. Are bees protected? Although 25% of bee species are endangered, there is no law or law to protect them.
Thus, while it is sadly true that the number of bumblebees is decreasing and could be more threatened or extinct in the future, it is not correct to say that all bumblebees are endangered. Bumblebees are in danger as their numbers struggle to survive. This was mainly caused by a combination of habitat loss due to changes in agricultural policy (fewer wildflower areas). It is estimated that we have lost 97% of our flower-rich grasslands since the 1930s, which has led to the extinction of two of our native bumblebee species since the 1940s. Honey bees, solitary bees and bumblebees are currently not protected by UK law. If you find a bumblebee nest and it causes a nuisance, it`s best to follow the instructions on the Bumble Bee Conservation Trust website. A Facebook post claims that bumblebees have recently been classified as “endangered.” Bumblebees are social insects: they live in a colony with a queen and her offspring (workers). Bumblebees have an annual life cycle, with new queen nests started every spring. The queen of bumblebees is very large and from February you can see her feeding on flowers such as willow cats, blue bells and lunges or flying low above the ground to look for a nesting site. Another difference is the structure of the nest itself. To accommodate the largest population, honey bees have fairly structured and organized nests made up of hexagonal cells.
On the other hand, bumblebees live in a somewhat disorganized environment with no obvious structure. There are over 200 species of bees in the UK, including 25 species of bumblebees! We`ve listed some of the most common ones here. Different types of bees may require different methods of treatment. Note: Pest controllers do not apply bee treatments unless there is a serious threat to human life. 25% of all bee species are endangered. Among the many bee species catalogued by IUCN worldwide, 13 bumblebees (known as Bombus) are considered endangered or threatened with extinction. The IUCN lists a total of 90 species of bumblebees. Post-treatment requirements vary depending on the type of bee you have. For bumblebees and arboreal bees, blocking access points will prevent non-targeted bees from entering and being contaminated, and will reduce the likelihood of other bees accessing the same area in the future. The image we all think of when it comes to bees is probably a replica of the bumblebee. Rounded hairy thorax, inclined antennae and large eyes are characteristic of the bumblebee.
In addition, they have a well-recognized yellow-black striped body. However, within different species, the yellow color may vary. In addition, there are differences in the size of a bee, depending on its species and sex, such as color. After all, bumblebees usually do not exceed the length of 22 mm. While unfortunately a number of bumblebee species around the world are endangered, meaning they are critically threatened with extinction, it is not correct to claim that all bumblebees are currently endangered.