5 Ways to Help Save Our Bees

Bees are now at a serious decline in many parts of the world. Some countries have seen bee colonies decline by as much as 50% in recent years. And here in NSW Australia, there has been a major threat found to honey bees. This is the parasitic mite, Varroa that has already taken a firm grip on honey bees worldwide.Ā  But the news isn’t all bad. There are numerous ways we can all help save our bees. And this goes for everyone regardless of where you live. So we have listed a few here in our 5 ways to help save our bees list.

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DONā€™T USE PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES

Nasty chemicals are harmful to bees and the environment. Consider alternatives.

PLANT BEE FRIENDLY GARDENS

Bees feed on pollen & nectar produced by flowers. more flowers = more bees

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LET DANDELIONS GROW

These and similar weeds provide an important food source for bees.

BECOME A BEEKEEPER

Beekeeping is a great hobby. Join a local beekeeping club & learn from others.

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BUY LOCAL HONEY

When you buy local honey itā€™s better for you plus you are supporting a local beekeeper that cares for bees.

Download a Free “5 Ways to Help Save Our Bees” Handout

We have receivedĀ so many requests to provide some info that people can share about bees easily. So, we’ve produced a handy little DL sized handout thatĀ you can download. Of course, you can print and use for your students or education. There are 2 versions available both in a single DL format. And 3 up that can be printed and cut from an A4 sheet. It’s free so we hope you canĀ use it. If you use it or have any feedback please let us know.