Wild Bee Management Workshop for the Carbon Landscape Partnership
George Pilkington from Nurturing Nature will teach us all about bee hygiene, why bug hotels are great for bugs but bee homes need their own space. George will teach us all about his specially designed boxes for bumblebees and solitary bees and demonstrate his wild bee box management systems.
Workshop Topics
The full-day workshop, besides including the above details, also stressed that the popular Bug Hotels, Insect Houses, Beneficial Insect Houses etc., as found in many garden centres, or built in many parks, nature reserves, etc., and Bee Hotels do not mix. Believe me, I have seen some stunning designs here and in Europe, which has obviously taken some time and imagination to construct and probably some expense too. Readily bought ones look very effective and aesthetically pleasing. However, as far as some solitary bees are concerned, it would be better if insect/bug hotels were kept totally separate. Alarm bells should ring when you see door knobs, pine cones, wood shavings and a whole shed load of other totally unsuitable components placed inside it. Let’s protect them and stop them from being used as a nursery for pests and disease.
For more details, contact Tony Da Silva 01942 246 415 Carbon Landscape Partnership
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