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"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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over a year ago
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"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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"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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"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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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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"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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"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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"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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"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
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"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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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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"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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Rid the unwanted plants. Fab doesn't like the word |
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"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 *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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"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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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...
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"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
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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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
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"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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"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 *uxinteriorMan
over a year ago
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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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