Effectively castrated by the nematode Sphaerularia bombi, these queen bumblebees cannot nest The queen becomes a surrogate mother for the nematode worms When hibernating in the soil, the fertilised female nematode, Sphaerularia bombi, which only infects bumblebee...
Wildlife Gardening Presentation/talk Risley Moss Tuesday 14th June 2016 7pm This is the third in a series of talks by naturalist George Pilkington. Find out how you can attract wildlife to your garden. George will be showing his films and offering advice. Cost –...
“Feeding Wild Birds” a talk by George Pilkington of Nurturing Nature Sat 14th May 2016 Manchester Organic Gardeners were pleased to welcome George Pilkington again to speak to members at the May 2016 meeting. George spoke to the group last year...
Bees and apple pollination, a bite sized view! Scientists have researched which species pollinates these apples and how much is it worth in the UK. You can download their paper Apple Pollination: Demand Depends on Variety and Supply Depends on Pollinator Identity....
PLEASE clean your Red Mason bee (Osmia bicornis) cocoons! Pollen mites attach themselves to the bees using huge claws as they leave their natal nest, hitch a lift, (phoresy), and transfer to a female during mating hitching a lift back on their new host to drop off...
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