Why do we need bumblebees?
Bumblebees are really amazing insects that benefit us all…
How many species of bumblebee are there in the UK?
There are about 24 different species of bumblebee in the UK…
Identifying bumblebees
There are six species you are most likely to see in your garden…
How large are bumblebee colonies and how long do they last?
The size of colonies vary between species, some can produce several hundred workers whilst others only get to around fifty…
Do bumblebees die if they sting?
The sting of a bumblebee is not barbed like a honeybee’s…
Where do bumblebees nest?
Different species have different preferences, but basically they require dry, concealed cavities, often underground…
How do I remove a bumblebee nest from my garden?
Bumblebee nests in gardens are not common, so your garden must really be a haven for wildlife to have one…
Why do bumblebees need help?
Most of our bumblebee species are in decline and have been for a number of decades…
Do all the different species of bumblebee compete with each other?
Different bumblebee species are adapted to forage on different flower types…
How to help bumblebees
To conserve and restore our remaining bumblebee and insect populations to their past abundance we all need to think about conservation on a landscape scale…
What are solitary bees?
As their name suggests, solitary bees are wild bees which do not form colonies like bumblebees and honeybees…
Where do solitary bees nest?
Solitary bees in Britain are highly diverse, and so are their nesting habits. Each species has very particular requirements but the majority excavate their own nest tunnel…
Are solitary bees completely 'solitary'?
Despite being labelled as solitary, these bees will often nest communally or in large aggregations…
Do solitary bees sting people or pets?
Solitary bees are not at all aggressive…
Which solitary bees am I most likely to see in my garden?
Solitary bees fall into four main groups: mining, mason, carpenter and leafcutter…
Can I make an artificial nest for solitary bees?
Artificial nests really do work for solitary bees and are easy to make…
How else can I attract solitary bees into my garden?
Try drilling holes into an old fencepost…