Wax moth, Aphomia sociella in the spotlight! These moth larvae live inside nests of bumblebees and Vespula wasps! They are actually known as inquilines, i.e. they are lodgers inside their hosts nest, feeding upon the nest contents, including wax, pollen, nectar,...
Does anyone remember Rachel Carson? Well I do! I found it rather depressing and think everyone should read it. I am often asked why I started to garden for wildlife and why I eat organic food whenever I have the choice. I usually use the analogy that if I owned a...
TRG Pest Control I have had numerous emails and phone calls in the North West Area and feel this information’s well worth passing on. I hope more Pest Control Companies think the same way and show such positive action as this company shows. TRG Pest Control...
Tree bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum) queens were toilet trained! I have never seen this before with any other species. This was a particularly successful nest in terms of producing queens many of whom I saw foraging and returning with pollen over several days. I lost...
Numerous bumblebee workers sleeping outside overnight on flowers- i.e. their workplace! When out foraging, there is a very fine balancing act for them to undertake. Find and take for their own use enough fuel (nectar) for energy sapping flying, then carry a heavy load...
From Academia to Sunday Times Bestseller! A Sting in the Tale The frustrated Professor! Prof. Dave Goulson is passionate about bumblebees. He is one of the UK’s top bumblebee researchers and probably the world as well! However he was frustrated. Why? He enjoys...
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