Solitary bees need our help as much as we need theirs.

Solitary bees need our help as much as we need theirs.

Solitary bees. The least known and forgotton pollinators  “We face a catastrophe in future years unless we act now. Wild pollinators need greater protection. They are the unsung heroes of the countryside, providing a critical link in the food chain for humans...

Different mites on Osmia leaiana and red mason bee cocoons-video

Mites on bee cocoons There were huge differences in the mite numbers on my red mason bee cocoons and Osmia leaiana bee cocoons,  all taken from my new solitary bee nest box. There were 1000’s on the red mason bee cocoons, with their pinkish plates and colourings...
Hairy footed flower bee foraging on lungwort-video

Hairy footed flower bee foraging on lungwort-video

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