Where we whould be without bees?
Where would we be without bees? As far as important species go, they are top of the list. They are critical pollinators: they pollinate 70 of the around 100 crop species that feed 90% of the world. Honey bees are responsible for $30 billion a year in crops.
Mateusz.P, Poland
Mateusz.P, Poland
Polytimi, Greece
What happens if the queen dies?
If the queen bee dies, workers will create a new queen by selecting a young larva (the newly hatched baby insects) and feeding it a special food called 'royal jelly'. This enables the larva to develop into a fertile queen.
Catalonia
Catalonia
Andrianna, Greece
Let's plant rosemary
We can all do our bit to support these brilliant bugs, gang! Why not plant flowers rich in nectar, such as lavender , rosemary, and bluebells, which will help bees find the food they need? Also, be sure to choose local British honey, too, which will support our Honey bees and their beekeepers!