Bee facts!
There are over 250 species of bee in the UK. Only one of these is the domesticated honeybee. There are 27 species of bumblebee and the rest are solitary bees of all shapes and sizes. To collect 450 grams of honey a bee might have to fly a distance equivalent to twice round the world. This is ...
Why are bees dying?
Scientists are not yet sure what is causing the huge decline in bee numbers. Scientists say it may be caused by a number of factors including: Disease from mite and virus infections. The varroa mite reached the UK in 1992 and now infests 95% of hives. Untreated bee colonies die in 3 to 4 year ...
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