Beekeeper’s Notes: How Dare We Kill Insects in the Name of Commercial Interest

01-Feb-23 – Guildford Dragon

Beekeeper’s Notes: How Dare We Kill Insects in the Name of Commercial Interest

UK approves bee-killing pesticide despite devastating impacts

26-Jan-23 – Environment Journal

UK approves bee-killing pesticide despite devastating impacts

1 in 3 bees, butterflies and hoverflies are disappearing. Can a new EU deal save our pollinators?

25-Jan-23 – EuroNews

https://www.euronews.com/green/2023/01/25/1-in-3-bees-butterflies-and-hoverflies-are-disappearing-can-a-new-eu-deal-save-our-pollina

EU to promote 'buzz lines' to help reverse decline of bees by 2030

24-Jan-23 – Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/eu-promote-buzz-lines-help-reverse-decline-bees-by-2030-2023-01-24/

France drops sugar beet pesticide exemption after EU court ruling

23-Jan-23 – Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/france-drops-sugar-beet-pesticide-exemption-after-eu-court-ruling-2023-01-23/

UK government allows ‘emergency’ use of banned bee-harming pesticide just days after EU tightens protections

23-Jan-23 – Wildlife Trust

https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/government-allows-banned-pesticide

EU Court puts end to emergency use of bee-toxic pesticides

19-Jan-23 – EurActiv

EU Court puts end to emergency use of bee-toxic pesticides

46 homes on Derby street join forces to create 'bee corridor' to help worn out insects

08-Jan-23 – Derby Telegraph

https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/46-homes-derby-street-join-8005470

The US Department of Agriculture approves first-ever honeybee-friendly pollen

09-Jan-23 - ReporterByte

The US Department of Agriculture approves first-ever honeybee-friendly pollen

Nature ‘struggled’ with extreme weather in 2022, says National Trust

05-Jan-23 – Environment Journal

Nature ‘struggled’ with extreme weather in 2022, says National Trust

US approves world’s first vaccine for declining honey bees

05-Jan-23 – BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64180181

US government approves use of world’s first vaccine for honeybees

04-Jan-23 – The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jan/04/honeybee-vaccine-first-approved

Manuka Honey vs. Regular Honey Explained

30-Dec-22 – The Herald Sun

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/lifestyle/manuka-honey-vs-regular-honey-explained/video/2034dbb63dde89c59d6ea2c06ebe2b61

Bentley harvested a record 1,000 jars of honey from its flying bees

13-Dec-22 – Motor1

https://uk.motor1.com/news/626301/bentley-harvests-1000-honey-jars/

Recycling firm Scott Bros provides ‘foster home’ for Redcar bees

13-Dec-22 – The Northern Echo

https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/23185274.recycling-firm-scott-bros-provides-foster-home-redcar-bees/

India says GM technology important for food security, import reduction

08-Dec-22 – Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-says-gm-technology-important-food-security-import-reduction-2022-12-08/

York start-up buzzes on £300,000 funding

06-Dec-22 – York Press

https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/york-start-buzzes-300-000-171437524.html

How to plant a winter border for bees

03-Dec-22 – Homes and Gardens

https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-plant-a-winter-border-for-bees

Self-powered smart watches for cows, how honey bees cope with topological defects

02-Dec-22 – Physics World

Self-powered smart watches for cows, how honey bees cope with topological defects

Poor crop could drive more French farmers away from sugar beet

30-Nov-22 – Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/poor-crop-could-drive-more-french-farmers-away-sugar-beet-2022-11-30/

Over £200k raised to accelerate 'game changing' bee listening devices

30-Nov-22 – FarmingUK

https://www.farminguk.com/news/over-200k-raised-to-accelerate-game-changing-bee-listening-devices_61656.html

Agri-tech pollination start-up set to smash crowdfunding target

29-Nov-22 – TheBusinessDesk

Agri-tech pollination start-up set to smash crowdfunding target

Our artificial honey is the bee’s knees, say scientists

26-Nov-22 – The Times

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k1qC-09L7Jh5M6nyUChzhZmR3xDlA07M/view?usp=share_link

Outdoor enclosures help protect bees with housing for hive monitoring device

25-Nov-22 – ProcessAndControl

https://www.pandct.com/news/outdoor-enclosures-help-protect-bees-with-housing-for-hive-monitoring-device

Biopesticides: A changing regulatory landscape

15-Nov-22 – FERA

https://fera-20137160.hs-sites.com/biopesticides-article-aoife-dillon-fera-science

Bolton’s groundbreaking honeybee research effort celebrated by the National Lottery

14-Nov-22 – TrendingNews

Bolton’s groundbreaking honeybee research effort celebrated by the National Lottery

Honey bee life spans are 50% shorter today than they were 50 years ago

14-Nov-22 – Phys.Org

https://phys.org/news/2022-11-honey-bee-life-spans-shorter.html

Fertiliser affects how bees see flowers

11-Nov-22 – Naked Scientists

https://www.thenakedscientists.com/articles/interviews/fertiliser-affects-how-bees-see-flowers

Fertilisers confuse bumblebees, making them less likely to land on flowers, study suggests

09-Nov-22 – Sky News

https://news.sky.com/story/fertilisers-confuse-bumblebees-making-them-less-likely-to-land-on-flowers-study-suggests-12741562

Bumble Bees Play With Balls and May Even Enjoy It

07-Nov-22 – Psychology Today

https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/animal-emotions/202211/bumble-bees-play-balls-and-may-even-enjoy-it

Mechanical bees, biofuels and better prosthetics could shape next decade, UK pupils say

07-Nov-22 – Institution of Mechanical Engineers

https://www.imeche.org/news/news-article/mechanical-bees-biofuels-and-better-prosthetics-could-shape-next-decade-uk-pupils-say

New native bee species with distinctive 'snout' discovered in Perth's Kings Park

05-Nov-22 – ABC Radio, Perth Australia

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-05/native-bee-species-discovered-perth-kings-park-snout/101616420

Scientists monitor pollinator insects; find several species of interest

02-Nov-22 – Portugal Resident

Scientists monitor pollinator insects; find several species of interest

Alan Titchmarsh: 'Rewilding is not the answer to making our country a green and pleasant land'

29-Oct-22 – The Herald (Scotland)

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23075680.alan-titchmarsh-rewilding-not-answer-making-country-green-pleasant-land/

Bumble bees become first insects known to 'play with balls'

26-Oct-22 – The Independent

https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/lifestyle/bumble-bees-science-play-balls-b2212358.html

Expert reveals that pumpkins could become extinct if we don’t save bees

25-Oct-22 – Evening Standard

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/environment/pumpkins-could-become-extinct-if-we-do-not-save-bees-starbucks-b1035322.html

The first honeybee vaccine could protect the entire hive, starting with the queen

21-Oct-22 – PopSci

The first honeybee vaccine could protect the entire hive, starting with the queen

Solar farms a ‘blight on the landscape’? Research shows they can benefit wildlife

13-Oct-22 – TheConversation

https://theconversation.com/solar-farms-a-blight-on-the-landscape-research-shows-they-can-benefit-wildlife-191222

Ozone pollution is damaging plant health, obstructing pollinators

13-Oct-22 – AirQualityNews

Ozone pollution is damaging plant health, obstructing pollinators

Hoverflies vital for pollinating crops are under threat in Europe, say experts

11-Oct-22 – TheNational

https://www.thenational.wales/news/23038743.hoverflies-vital-pollinating-crops-threat-europe-say-experts/

The manufacturer set to shake up sustainability in the manufacturing industry

05-Oct-22 – DPAontheNet

https://www.dpaonthenet.net/article/192872/The-manufacturer-set-to-shake-up-sustainability-in-the-manufacturing-industry.aspx

Lamborghini Honey is a real thing but only employees can have it

05-Oct-22 – Motor1

https://uk.motor1.com/news/614377/lamborghini-honey-for-employees-only/

Angelina Jolie portrait among stunning Siena International Photo Award winners

04-Oct-22 – DigitalCameraWorld

https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/news/angelina-jolie-portrait-among-stunning-siena-international-photo-award-winners

Wax worm saliva rapidly breaks down plastic bags, scientists discover

04-Oct-22 – The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/oct/04/wax-worm-saliva-rapidly-breaks-down-plastic-bags-scientists-discover?CMP=fb_gu&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1664896717

Cake supports the bees with new Kalk Flower Power range

03-Oct-22 – VisorDown
https://www.visordown.com/news/general/cake-supports-bees-new-kalk-flower-power-range

Defra warning to beekeepers as Asian hornets spotted in Rayleigh in Essex

28-Sep-22 – ITV

https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2022-09-28/warning-after-asian-hornet-spotted-in-uk

Record number of Asian Hornet nests found in Jersey in 2022

27-Sep-22 – ITV

https://www.itv.com/news/channel/2022-09-27/record-number-of-asian-hornet-nests-found-in-jersey

EU backs lower residue limits for bee-harming pesticides

27-Sep-22 – Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/business/sustainable-business/eu-backs-lower-residue-limits-bee-harming-pesticides-2022-09-27/

Flower strips and hedges combine to boost bees in orchards

26-Sep-22 – British Ecological Society

https://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/flower-strips-and-hedges-combine-to-boost-bees-in-orchards/

Only Israel could create honey without bees

22-Sep-22 – TheJC

https://www.thejc.com/lets-talk/all/only-israel-could-create-honey-without-bees-27QxISP6nfs7qgBlZbQfNt

Debunking the bizarre health fads of celebrities

20-Sep-22 – EasternEye

Debunking the bizarre health fads of celebrities

Pollination key for fruitful oilseed rape crop, study says

14-Sep-22 – FarmingUK

https://www.farminguk.com/news/pollination-key-for-fruitful-oilseed-rape-crop-study-says_61128.html

Sterling-Rice Group Named Agency of Record for Foodservice by National Honey Board

13-Sep-22 – IB-Online (US)

https://www.lbbonline.com/news/sterling-rice-group-named-agency-of-record-for-foodservice-by-national-honey-board

Royal beekeeper has informed the Queen's bees that the Queen has died and King Charles is their new boss in bizarre tradition dating back centuries

10-Sep-22 – DailyMail

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11199259/Royal-beekeeper-informed-Queens-bees-HM-died-King-Charles-new-boss.html

Piers Morgan eats Big Mac while arguing that vegans hate bees

07-Sep-22 - NorthantsLive

https://www.northantslive.news/news/uk-world-news/piers-morgan-eats-big-mac-7559928

Proposal to withdraw approval of the active substance indoxacarb

05-Sep-22 – AgroNews

https://news.agropages.com/News/NewsDetail---43912.htm

Lawyers take Commission to court to end secrecy of pesticides approval

30-Sep-22 – ClientEarth
https://www.clientearth.org/latest/press-office/press/lawyers-take-commission-to-court-to-end-secrecy-of-pesticides-approval/