Links – End of June 2023
Nearly half of US honeybee colonies died last year. Struggling beekeepers stabilize population
22-Jun-23 – AP
Rare bee-eaters return to the UK, highlighting the effects of climate change
16-Jun-23 – Evening Standard
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/rare-bee-eaters-return-uk-climate-change-rspb-b1088288.html
Bees and hoverflies are key to growing more fruit and veg in cities – new research
15-Jun-23 – The Conversation
Warning to gardeners as increase in hedgehog deaths blamed on strimmers after 'No Mow May'
11-Jun-23 – ITVx
Farming practices failing to stop invertebrate decline, says study
07-Jun-23 – The Independent
Beekeeper wears 'bee helmet' to promote honey
06-Jun-23 – Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/video/watch/beekeeper-wears-bee-helmet-to-promote-ho-id767640060
European farmers challenge current nature restoration proposal
05-Jun-23 – EuroNews
Fake Chinese honey imports spur Spanish producers to demand EU action
03-Jun-23 = The Telegraph
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/06/03/fake-chinese-honey-imports-spain-eu/
Honeybee health blooms at federal facilities across the country
03-Jun-23 – AP
U.S. promotes honeybees with hives at buildings
03-Jun-23 – USA Today
Links – End of May 2023
American Foulbrood found in Perthshire beehive
24-May-23 – Scottish Government
https://www.gov.scot/news/american-foulbrood-found-in-perthshire-beehive/
Commercial beehives increasingly popular in Europe: Here's which EU country has the most
23-May-23 – EuroNews
Research shows moths are more efficient pollinators than bees
20-May-23 – Bird Guides
https://www.birdguides.com/articles/research-shows-moths-are-more-efficient-pollinators-than-bees/
We've been doing our best to save the honeybees - but now there's a sting in the tail
20-May-23 – Sky News
EU continues exports of bee-killing pesticides while banning them at home
18-May-23 – Carbon Pulse
https://carbon-pulse.com/203791/
Some Syrians are turning to bees for alternative medicine
17-May-23 – Reuters
Chelsea Flower Show hosts immersive beehive installation revealing the secret life of bees
17-May-23 – Good Housekeeping
Rare Nomad Bee recorded in Bristol for the first time ever
15-May-23 – ITV News
How to attract bees to your garden – 7 ways to entice more of these beneficial pollinators
15-May-23 – Homes and Gardens
https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-attract-bees-to-your-garden
Bees and pesticides: updated guidance for assessing risks
11-May-23 – EFSA
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/news/bees-and-pesticides-updated-guidance-assessing-risks
To mow or not to mow? That is the question every May
02-May-23 – Country Life
Links – End of April 2023
EPP announces general attack on Green Deal for today
05-May-23 – Pesticide Action Network
https://www.pan-europe.info/press-releases/2023/05/epp-announces-general-attack-green-deal-today
Gardeners warned to remain vigilant following UK sightings of 'potentially deadly' invasive insects
03-May-23 – Daily Mail
Half a million bees vanish as vandals trash London hives leaving beekeeper distraught
28-Apr-23 – ITV
Warning issued as Asian hornet - which can eat honey bees - is spotted in Folkestone
17-Apr-23 – Kent Online
Can sunflower HELP HONEY BEES against pests and diseases?
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UK agri-tech firm secures £4m to scale up eco-friendly insecticides
12-Apr-23 – FarmingUK
Commission turns down petition for more pesticide cuts, sticks to its plans
05-Apr-23 – EurActiv
Brussels won't change pesticides law to protect bees despite citizen petition
05-Apr-23 – EuroNews
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2023/04/05/brussels-wont-change-pesticides-law-to-protect-bees-despite-citizen-petition
Links – End of March 2023
What bacteria and fungi lurk in your city? Bees may have the answer
30-Mar-23 – National Geographic
All UK honey tested in EU fraud investigation fails authenticity test
26-Mar-23 – The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2023/mar/26/uk-honey-fails-authenticity-test
Toxic pet flea and tick treatments are polluting UK freshwaters, says paper
20-Mar-23 – Phys.Org
https://phys.org/news/2023-03-toxic-pet-flea-treatments-polluting.html
Couple discover huge beehive hidden inside their home after honey starts dripping down walls
14-Mar-23 – The Manchester Evening News
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/property/couple-discover-huge-beehive-hidden-26468925
Bees learn waggle dance moves with a little help from their coworkers
09-Mar-23 – CNN
https://edition.cnn.com/2023/03/09/world/bees-waggle-dance-scn/index.html
TikTok videos are full of ‘beekeeping age’ comments and it’s actually a nice compliment
08-Mar-23 – The Tab
Bumblebees learn to solve puzzles by watching more experienced peers – study
07-Mar-23 – The Evening Standard
https://www.standard.co.uk/tech/science/experts-queen-mary-university-of-london-b1065504.html
Plants’ genetic defences may hold key for crop protection, researchers say
06-Mar-23 – The Independent
Emergency neonic pesticide use triggered for 2023 sugar beet
04-Mar-23 – Eastern Daily Press
https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/23359886.emergency-neonic-pesticide-use-triggered-2023-sugar-beet/
Backlash after Brighton & Hove asks volunteers to help clear weeds
03-Mar-23 – HortWeek
Bees Can Be Cannibals When They Must, Just Like Humans
01-Mar-23 – The Guildford Dragon