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Tag Archives: city bees
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
Posted in Guest posts, Uncategorized
Tagged bees, city bees, Exeter, farmers' markets, Fortnum and Mason, honeybees, Palais Garnier, Princesshay, Steven Poole
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