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Disturbing the natural order – the case of neonicotinoid insecticides and farmland birds
One of my favourite nature writers is Mark Cocker who has the ability to capture a scene or an idea in a few hundred words. Despite his immense knowledge he never loses his sense of awe and with clever … Continue reading
Those poor beleaguered bees! Now they’re being confused by diesel fumes. Or are they?
Bees are having a hard time. Pathogens, insecticides and loss of habitat are all thought to be contributing to a decline in their numbers. Now a potential new threat has been added to the “perfect storm” threatening these insects. A group at … Continue reading
Posted in Guest posts, Uncategorized
Tagged bee decline, bee numbers, bees, bumblebees, city bees, diesel fumes, honeybees, oilseed rape, southampton university
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City bees – the ultimate urban idyll or a middle class guilt trip?
Beekeeping in a busy city centre? It doesn’t sound right to me, but there’s a growing trend to put beehives on the vacant roofs of city centre shops and museums. I recently had a chance to find out what’s behind … Continue reading
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Tagged bees, city bees, Exeter, farmers' markets, Fortnum and Mason, honeybees, Palais Garnier, Princesshay, Steven Poole
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The March of the Beekeepers
In Parliament Square in London today a diverse group of beekeepers and environmentalists are gathering; some will be wearing beekeeping suits, some will be dressed as bees, some will be carrying fruit or vegetables and you may even spot Winnie-the-Pooh … Continue reading
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Tagged bees, bumblebees, honeybees, March of the Beekeepers, neonicotinoids
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The truth about pesticides and bees?
Each week Riverford Organic delivers a vegetable box to our door. Nestling among the mosaic of vegetables is a newsletter from the Riverford boss, Guy Watson. This summer he has moaned, justifiably, about the state of the weather and the … Continue reading
