2022 Links

In this section you will the very latest links to topical Bee matters that our Membership secretary gets sent and which he harvests via Google Alerts

The infamous and invasive ‘murder hornet’ gets a new name

28-Jul-22 – The Independent

https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/murder-hornet-giant-bees-name-b2132493.html

Are beeswax wraps a good plastic-free alternative to clingfilm?

27-Jul-22 – Good Housekeeping

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/house-and-home/household-advice/a30651443/beeswax-food-wrap/

Guerlain raises over €1 million for the protection of bees

26-Jul-22 – The Moodie Davitt Report

‘Insect apocalypse’ could trigger vegetation to battle for pollinators and ‘destabilise’ co-existence

25-Jul-22 – NewsNCR

https://www.newsncr.com/knowledge-utility/insect-apocalypse-may-cause-plants-to-battle-for-pollinators-and-destabilise-co-existence/

The Fascinating Complex Minds of Bees and Why They Matter

23-Jul-22 – Psychology Today

https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/animal-emotions/202207/the-fascinating-complex-minds-bees-and-why-they-matter

Bee-eater chicks in Norfolk quarry 'indicate climate change'

22-Jul-22 – BBC

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-62266113

Bees boost crop stability and can calm food prices

21-Jul-22 – Environment Journal

Celebrities you didn’t know were also beekeepers

19-Jul-22 – Stars Insider

https://www.starsinsider.com/celebrity/478904/celebrities-you-didnt-know-were-also-beekeepers

Bees and pesticides: draft guidance update for public consultation

18-Jul-22 – European Food Safety Authority

https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/news/bees-and-pesticides-draft-guidance-update-public-consultation

Five ways to help wildlife in heatwaves

18-Jul-22 – The Conversation

https://theconversation.com/five-ways-to-help-wildlife-in-heatwaves-186964

Beemaster – Teahouse Theatre, Vauxhall, London

15-Jul-22 – The Reviews Hub

David and Cruz Beckham's sweet shared hobby revealed

14-Jul-22 – Hello! Magazine

https://www.hellomagazine.com/cuisine/20220714145409/cruz-beckham-david-sweet-father-son-hobby-honey/

Bees’ ‘waggle dance’ inspires robot communication in disaster zones

07-Jul-22 – E & T
https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2022/07/bees-waggle-dance-inspires-robot-communication-in-disaster-zones/

Beekeeper Brothers Win a UK Accelerator Programme for Aspiring Brewers

30-Jun-22 – Business News Wales

How I Developed My Bee Farms – Edo Farmer

29-Jun-22 – Daily Trust

https://dailytrust.com/how-i-developed-my-bee-farms-edo-farmer

How to make a bug hotel – to attract pollinators

25-Jun-22 – Homes and Gardens

https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-make-a-bug-hotel

Ukraine war impacting UK honey sourcing and global honey prices

24-Jun-22 – Punchline

https://www.punchline-gloucester.com/articles/aanews/ukraine-war-impacting-uk-honey-sourcing-and-global-honey-prices

A Rowan Atkinson Flower Display Is Saving Endangered Bees

24-Jun-22 – Secret London

EU plan to halve use of pesticides in ‘milestone’ legislation to restore ecosystems

22-Jun-22 – The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jun/22/eu-legislation-restoration-ecosystems-biodiversity-aoe

Rowan Atkinson hopes to inspire new bee lovers with his CBeebies Bedtime Story

20-Jun-22 – Alloa Advertiser

https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/20221810.rowan-atkinson-hopes-inspire-new-bee-lovers-cbeebies-bedtime-story/

How to get rid of wasps, hornets & bees

13-Jun-22 – Admiral Insurance

https://www.admiral.com/magazine/guides/home/how-to-get-rid-of-wasps-hornets-and-bees

John Craven: Why lifting the Cruiser SB pesticide ban was dangerous for the UK's bee population

13-Jun-22 – Countryfile

https://www.countryfile.com/news/john-craven-why-lifting-the-cruiser-sb-pesticide-ban-was-dangerous-for-the-uks-bee-population/

Jamie Oliver leaves fans 'fascinated' with unbelievable video from £6million family home

11-Jun-22 – Hello

https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/20220611142644/jamie-oliver-fans-update-son-river/

What's the buzz: the benefits of bees on our wellbeing and self-esteem

11-Jun-22 – Happiful

https://happiful.com/whats-the-buzz-the-benefits-of-bees-on-our-wellbeing-and-self-esteem/

They're the bee's knees: Daisy's pollinating plants

06-Jun-22 – ITV

https://www.itv.com/thismorning/articles/theyre-the-bees-knees-daisys-pollinating-plants

Why 'No-Mow May'?

21-May-22 – Psychology Today
https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/smoking-cigarettes-eating-glass/202206/why-no-mow-may

'Don't kill flies, wasps or bees this summer' warning

30-May-22 – Essex Live

https://www.essexlive.news/news/uk-world-news/dont-kill-flies-wasps-bees-7143004

Could the land of milk and honey save the world's bees?

26-May-22 – Jewish Chronicle

https://www.thejc.com/lets-talk/all/could-the-land-of-milk-and-honey-save-the-worlds-bees-4PLxtyh6FATHzEa8U7J7v0

Bee charity wins silver medal at Chelsea Flower Show

26-May-22 – Abergavenny Chronicle

https://www.abergavennychronicle.com/news/bee-charity-wins-silver-medal-at-chelsea-flower-show-548314

Guerlain marks World Bee Day with #WomenForBees fundraising campaign

23-May-22 – Moodie Davitt

American Foulbrood found in Perthshire bee hive

20-May-22 – Gov Scotland

https://www.gov.scot/news/american-foulbrood-found-in-perthshire-bee-hive/

Hive mind: Tunisia beekeepers abuzz over early warning system

20-May-22 – France24

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220520-hive-mind-tunisia-beekeepers-abuzz-over-early-warning-system

World Bee Day: A British beekeeper’s guide to protecting the essential insects

19-May-22 – Alloa Advertiser

https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/20149888.world-bee-day-british-beekeepers-guide-protecting-essential-insects/

Bees are at risk and we can all help to keep them safe

18-May-22 – The Times

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/e5a77cf4-d6e1-11ec-8585-951ab3afb4d2

In Scotland, The LACRIMA Foundation is Making 3D Printed Wooden Beehives

18-May-22 – 3D-Natives

https://www.3dnatives.com/en/lacrima-foundation-3d-printed-wooden-beehives-180520224/

Scientists’ astonishing discovery: some bats pretend to be bees and hornets to defend themselves from predators!

12-May=22 – Medium.com

£2.4m components contract secured to help save the bees

04-May-22 – The Business Desk

Chef Clodagh McKenna reveals why she loves to keep bees

01-May-22 – Homes and Gardens

https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/clodagh-mckenna-reveals-why-she-loves-to-keep-bees

Is No Mow May a good idea?

29-Apr-22 – LivingEtc

https://www.livingetc.com/advice/no-mow-may

UK braced for another invasion of killer Asian hornets after first insects of 2022 found

25-Apr-22 – EssexLive

https://www.essexlive.news/news/uk-world-news/uk-braced-another-invasion-killer-6994583

Landworkers' Alliance seeks to ban export of UK-made pesticides

22-Apr-22 – FarmingUK

https://www.farminguk.com/news/landworkers-alliance-seeks-to-ban-export-of-uk-made-pesticides_60256.html

Bee diversity needed to sustain life on Earth

18-Apr-22 – Environment Journal

How to prevent insect bites and stings as the weather warms up

17-Apr-22 – The Courier (Scotland)

Researchers explore DWR inspired by bees

12-Apr-22 – Au Manufacturing

Pollination experts install listening devices at Dyson Farming site

11-Apr-22 – FarmingUK

https://www.farminguk.com/news/pollination-experts-install-listening-devices-at-dyson-farming-site_60199.html

EU to restrict use of harmful Sulfoxaflor pesticide for pollinators

07-Apr-22 - EU business

https://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/sulfoxaflor-pesticide.74xw

World’s First Bee-Free Honey Company MeliBio Secures $5.7M In Funding

07-Apr-22 – Plant based news

Recent cold weather could be detrimental to wildlife, say Woodland Trust: Here’s how you can help

08-Apr-22 – On-the-Wight (but it’s in the South too!!)

Cold weather could hit wildlife after mild start to year, conservationists warn

07-Apr-22 – Fife Times (I know it’s a bit north of here!!!)

https://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/20050411.cold-weather-hit-wildlife-mild-start-year-conservationists-warn/

Colombian researchers seek safety for bees in urban jungle

05-Apr-22 – France24

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220405-colombian-researchers-seek-safety-for-bees-in-urban-jungle

Want to attract bees? New study says to keep these 3 common weeds

04-Apr-22 – Country Living

https://www.countryliving.com/uk/homes-interiors/gardens/a39624295/garden-weeds-benefit-pollinators/

Scottish fruit growers to use new AI system to boost yields

31-Mar-22 - FarmingUK News

https://www.farminguk.com/news/scottish-fruit-growers-to-use-new-ai-system-to-boost-yields_60136.html

What are bee bus stops and could the Channel Islands get some?

31-Mar-22 – ITV News

https://www.itv.com/news/channel/2022-03-31/what-are-bee-bus-stops-and-could-the-channel-islands-get-some

What are bee bus stops and could the Channel Islands get some?

31-Mar-22 – ITV News

https://www.itv.com/news/channel/2022-03-31/what-are-bee-bus-stops-and-could-the-channel-islands-get-some

Brighton makes bee line for mandatory swift bricks

21-Mar-22 – Scottish Construction Now

https://www.scottishconstructionnow.com/articles/and-finally-brighton-makes-bee-line-for-mandatory-swift-bricks

New wildlife seed mix promises to be best yet for biodiversity

18-Mar-22 – FarmingUK

https://www.farminguk.com/news/new-wildlife-seed-mix-promises-to-be-best-yet-for-biodiversity_60053.html

Five foods on the decline due to climate change

California uses 60% of the honeybee hives in the country just for almond pollination each winter

16-Mar-22 – Speciality Food Magazine

https://www.specialityfoodmagazine.com/news/five-foods-on-the-decline-due-to-climate-change

Honey producer Rowse has launched a campaign telling customers that buying honey will protect bees

16-Mar-22 – Talking Retail

https://www.talkingretail.com/products-news/grocery/rowse-honey-in-4m-promotional-campaign-16-03-2022/

Why You Should Stay Away From Stinging Insects

16-Mar-22 – business mole

http://www.businessmole.com/why-you-should-stay-away-from-stinging-insects/

Beeswax Market to Witness Stunning Growth

14-Mar-22 – NyseNewsGuild

ZEMIC load sensors find novel use for critical health monitoring function on Apiago’s smart beehives

08-Mar-22 – Process and Control Today

https://www.pandct.com/news/zemic-load-sensors-find-novel-use-for-critical-health-monitoring-function-on-apiagos-smart-beehives

Research demonstrates value ‘injurious weeds’ can bring to both pollinators and biodiversity

08-Mar-22 – BES

https://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/research-demonstrates-value-injurious-weeds-can-bring-to-both-pollinators-and-biodiversity/

DEFRA lifts ban on bee-killing neonicotinoid

03-Mar-22 – The ENDS report

https://www.endsreport.com/article/1748556/defra-lifts-ban-bee-killing-neonicotinoid

Growers allowed to use neonic after threshold for use met

02-Mar-22 – FarmingUK

https://www.farminguk.com/news/growers-allowed-to-use-neonic-after-threshold-for-use-met_59945.html