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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I'm wondering if the bee population has increased since we've all gone into isolation

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm wondering if the bee population has increased since we've all gone into isolation"

Not sure but I hope the bloody ants dont take over this year

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Omg just thought it was me as ive seen loads of big bees over the last few weeks

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"I'm wondering if the bee population has increased since we've all gone into isolation

Not sure but I hope the bloody ants dont take over this year "

If my garden is anything to go by its likely.

on the plus side I've seen a few bumble bees

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm wondering if the bee population has increased since we've all gone into isolation

Not sure but I hope the bloody ants dont take over this year

If my garden is anything to go by its likely.

on the plus side I've seen a few bumble bees"

Last year was horrendous I took a video of the and there was a load of them winged buggers amongst them...still gives me the shivers when I watch it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Seen quite a few out in the garden recently.

Found one that was struggling, tried the water and sugar trick but it didn’t work

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By *eeBee67Man
over a year ago

Masked and Distant

Just helped a mouse sized bumble bee out of house back into the sunshine

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I'm wondering if the bee population has increased since we've all gone into isolation

Not sure but I hope the bloody ants dont take over this year

If my garden is anything to go by its likely.

on the plus side I've seen a few bumble bees"

That's good because they were on the endangered species list, the need to increase in their population they are vital to our population as the pollinate most of our food supply

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm wondering if the bee population has increased since we've all gone into isolation

Not sure but I hope the bloody ants dont take over this year

If my garden is anything to go by its likely.

on the plus side I've seen a few bumble bees

That's good because they were on the endangered species list, the need to increase in their population they are vital to our population as the pollinate most of our food supply"

Fair enough but nimby

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Many of the queens are out and about looking for places to establish their colony. They use places such as old mouse holes and tunnels, depending on the bee species. The queen's are typically large and thus more readily noticeable. I keep a good amount of my garden wild, to support wildlife, such as insects, frogs, and hedgehogs. I can recommend planning by height as well as protective cover, as different animals vary in their requirements. I grow a large number of wild plants too, so that native diets are supported. It's good to have food plants in place for the majority of the year.

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By *uttyjonnMan
over a year ago

SEA

Why do wasps get so much bad press? They pollinate too but are deemed to be bad guys

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By *imes_berksMan
over a year ago

Bracknell


"I'm wondering if the bee population has increased since we've all gone into isolation

Not sure but I hope the bloody ants dont take over this year

If my garden is anything to go by its likely.

on the plus side I've seen a few bumble bees

That's good because they were on the endangered species list, the need to increase in their population they are vital to our population as the pollinate most of our food supply"

Not all bees were put on the endangered list. Only a few of the 20,000 different species of bees.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"I'm wondering if the bee population has increased since we've all gone into isolation

Not sure but I hope the bloody ants dont take over this year

If my garden is anything to go by its likely.

on the plus side I've seen a few bumble bees

Last year was horrendous I took a video of the and there was a load of them winged buggers amongst them...still gives me the shivers when I watch it "

If that gave you the shivers you should have seen the video my mate who lives in the canaries sent me of locusts.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"I'm wondering if the bee population has increased since we've all gone into isolation

Not sure but I hope the bloody ants dont take over this year

If my garden is anything to go by its likely.

on the plus side I've seen a few bumble bees

That's good because they were on the endangered species list, the need to increase in their population they are vital to our population as the pollinate most of our food supply"

I've encouraged a couple out of the greenhouse and conservatory

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By *udistnorthantsMan
over a year ago

Desborough

Seen and heard quite a few in my garden and next door's garden over the last week or so. I've a large patch of heather that they like.

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By *imes_berksMan
over a year ago

Bracknell

This would be a good year for a bee counting census with people having to stay at home. Something for them to do.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm wondering if the bee population has increased since we've all gone into isolation

Not sure but I hope the bloody ants dont take over this year

If my garden is anything to go by its likely.

on the plus side I've seen a few bumble bees

Last year was horrendous I took a video of the and there was a load of them winged buggers amongst them...still gives me the shivers when I watch it

If that gave you the shivers you should have seen the video my mate who lives in the canaries sent me of locusts. "

Dont.. just bloody dont

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By *atcoupleCouple
over a year ago

Suffolk - East Anglia


"I'm wondering if the bee population has increased since we've all gone into isolation

Not sure but I hope the bloody ants dont take over this year

If my garden is anything to go by its likely.

on the plus side I've seen a few bumble bees

That's good because they were on the endangered species list, the need to increase in their population they are vital to our population as the pollinate most of our food supply"

You are absolutely right Minx. Bees are so important. They are fascinating creatures and keeping them is an interesting and rewarding hobby. No garden is too small so we recommend keeping them. We got over 35 lbs of honey from the first year from one hive.

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By *yx_InannaWoman
over a year ago

Burslem

I got to watch a pretty sight yesterday, small swarm of bees dancing in the sun rays of about 100 or so. They weren't agitated just graceful dancing. Tried to take a picture and video but just doesn't come out well. Can't see them on it the sun ruined it.

Don't mow lawns to save the bees first flowers they get nectar from are dandelions. So forget garden aesthetics save the bees when other flowers bloom you're safe to rid the s.

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By *yx_InannaWoman
over a year ago

Burslem


"I got to watch a pretty sight yesterday, small swarm of bees dancing in the sun rays of about 100 or so. They weren't agitated just graceful dancing. Tried to take a picture and video but just doesn't come out well. Can't see them on it the sun ruined it.

Don't mow lawns to save the bees first flowers they get nectar from are dandelions. So forget garden aesthetics save the bees when other flowers bloom you're safe to rid the s.

"

Rid the unwanted plants. Fab doesn't like the word

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By *imes_berksMan
over a year ago

Bracknell


"I'm wondering if the bee population has increased since we've all gone into isolation

Not sure but I hope the bloody ants dont take over this year

If my garden is anything to go by its likely.

on the plus side I've seen a few bumble bees

That's good because they were on the endangered species list, the need to increase in their population they are vital to our population as the pollinate most of our food supply

You are absolutely right Minx. Bees are so important. They are fascinating creatures and keeping them is an interesting and rewarding hobby. No garden is too small so we recommend keeping them. We got over 35 lbs of honey from the first year from one hive."

Have you tried planting lavender and seeing if that comes through in the honey taste?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've always thought that mobile signals I'm general effect the Bees ability to navigate.

If the Bees all die off we are truly fucked.

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By *rank speakerMan
over a year ago

Worcester

Always nice to see positive posts here! Let's hope we all survive with a better respect for our fellow planet dwellers?

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By *atcoupleCouple
over a year ago

Suffolk - East Anglia


"I'm wondering if the bee population has increased since we've all gone into isolation

Not sure but I hope the bloody ants dont take over this year

If my garden is anything to go by its likely.

on the plus side I've seen a few bumble bees

That's good because they were on the endangered species list, the need to increase in their population they are vital to our population as the pollinate most of our food supply

You are absolutely right Minx. Bees are so important. They are fascinating creatures and keeping them is an interesting and rewarding hobby. No garden is too small so we recommend keeping them. We got over 35 lbs of honey from the first year from one hive.

Have you tried planting lavender and seeing if that comes through in the honey taste?"
Yes, we have lots of lavender, Bees love it.

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

I have still not seen a bee this season..

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By *moothman2000Man
over a year ago

Leicestershire

Seen a few today having an early go at the flowers.

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By *otinstockingsTV/TS
over a year ago

northwest

I can't believe we are chatting about bee's in the garden! Maybe this virus has hit the reset button? X

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By *uck-RogersMan
over a year ago

Tarka trail

It will be a long time before one bounce3s off my van windscreen.

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By *moothman2000Man
over a year ago

Leicestershire


"I can't believe we are chatting about bee's in the garden! Maybe this virus has hit the reset button? X "

Looking for the good in a bad situation feeds the soul...

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By *osieburnsTV/TS
over a year ago

DIDCOT


"Why do wasps get so much bad press? They pollinate too but are deemed to be bad guys"

Because last year, one little sod stung me, went into shock and the next thing i knew about it was waking up in the back of an ambulance

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

I don't mind wasps or bees. I prefer bees and wasps a pain when your having a picnic..

I went into a greengrocer once and asked to buy a wasp. The grocer said, we don't sell wasps Sir.

I said, Well you got one in the window...

Boom Boom

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By *heWolfMan
over a year ago

warwickshire

Help your local bee population - set fire to a 5G mast, the best way to keep the little fellas warm without cooking their brains.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Why do wasps get so much bad press? They pollinate too but are deemed to be bad guys"

Yes the wasps pollinate just as much as bees. Save the wasps too.

The spiders can go fuck themselves!!

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT


"Why do wasps get so much bad press? They pollinate too but are deemed to be bad guys

Yes the wasps pollinate just as much as bees. Save the wasps too.

The spiders can go fuck themselves!!"

Spiders scare me.

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By *ighland gentlemanMan
over a year ago

Ardgay


"Why do wasps get so much bad press? They pollinate too but are deemed to be bad guys"

Wasps mainly eat other insects early in the year, taking them to feed their young.

However they will eat anything sweet.

Later in year, they have an issue with too much fruit which can ferment creating alcohol and making them aggressive and much more likely to sting

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By *udistnorthantsMan
over a year ago

Desborough


"Why do wasps get so much bad press? They pollinate too but are deemed to be bad guys

Wasps mainly eat other insects early in the year, taking them to feed their young.

However they will eat anything sweet.

Later in year, they have an issue with too much fruit which can ferment creating alcohol and making them aggressive and much more likely to sting"

I have a Bramley Apple tree in my garden and every September when I pick up any windfall apples that have fallen while I'm at work I have to wear thick gardening gloves as under most of the fallen apples is at least one pissed up wasp, totally wankered on fermenting apple juice.

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"Why do wasps get so much bad press? They pollinate too but are deemed to be bad guys

Wasps mainly eat other insects early in the year, taking them to feed their young.

However they will eat anything sweet.

Later in year, they have an issue with too much fruit which can ferment creating alcohol and making them aggressive and much more likely to sting

I have a Bramley Apple tree in my garden and every September when I pick up any windfall apples that have fallen while I'm at work I have to wear thick gardening gloves as under most of the fallen apples is at least one pissed up wasp, totally wankered on fermenting apple juice."

How do you know how they feel ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm a bee keeper and my 2 hives are bringing in plenty of pollen, I couldn't tell if it's an increase from last year as it's only my first year

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm a bee keeper and my 2 hives are bringing in plenty of pollen, I couldn't tell if it's an increase from last year as it's only my first year"

How many bees do you have?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Why do wasps get so much bad press? They pollinate too but are deemed to be bad guys

Yes the wasps pollinate just as much as bees. Save the wasps too.

The spiders can go fuck themselves!!

Spiders scare me."

They'll be coming out soon to mate. It's the time of year I have to baracdade myself in the bedroom for 3 months until they sod off again.

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

I saw a queen wasp today.. still no bees

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm a bee keeper and my 2 hives are bringing in plenty of pollen, I couldn't tell if it's an increase from last year as it's only my first year

How many bees do you have?"

I've got a few thousand in 2 hives

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Seen quite a few out in the garden recently.

Found one that was struggling, tried the water and sugar trick but it didn’t work "

I had to do that a few weeks ago. It was a MASSIVE bumble bee. Very weak. Very noisy. Very sleepy. All I had in my bag was some mints and water so I crushed a mint in water and plopped the bee onto a school book near an open window. About 10 mins later he/she flew out of the window. I felt very happy. I love bees

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm a bee keeper and my 2 hives are bringing in plenty of pollen, I couldn't tell if it's an increase from last year as it's only my first year

How many bees do you have?

I've got a few thousand in 2 hives"

I'd have one and see how I go.

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By *i1971Man
over a year ago

Cornwall

Loads of bees out and about in the garden currently. Seems to be a few more than I recall seeing around over the past few years.

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By *uxinteriorMan
over a year ago

south west , continental

The bees are just fine and dandy going by the swarm that went down my chimney this morning. Luckily dispersed with a bit of smoke and heat applied, could I find the swarm after to safely capture and put in a hive. Not a chance, obviously found a much cosier spot.

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By *erry bull1Man
over a year ago

doncaster

Loads of bees in my garden today and loving the little tin of sugar water I put out for them

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