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Welcome to the Big Bug Hunt 2017 international research project newsletter! | ||||||||
You can never tire of watching bees go about their buzz-ness! Full of
character, always hard working, and with a soothing buzz that’s the
epitome of summer, bees bring untold joy to our world.
Yet sadly there’s been a dramatic decline in bees, and in particular bumblebees, over the last few decades as the way we farm the land has changed. We rely on bees to pollinate our crops. Alarmingly some of the 275 species of bumblebee found worldwide have now vanished from areas where they once thrived. Gardeners can do a lot to help them. Avoid pesticides and plant lots of pollen- and nectar-rich flowers to help feed bees from early spring to fall. We’re also doing our bit at The Big Bug Hunt by tracking reports of bees so we can contribute to the ongoing research aimed at understanding the complex reasons behind their decline. To report a sighting of a bee – or any other bug – please head to The Big Bug Hunt website. It takes moments to leave a report and you’ll be joining thousands of others helping to make our gardens naturally happier and healthier. |
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30 Seconds with Dan Dore
There have been more bug reports made so far this year than last. You must be pleased!
We knew from our survey that pests were the number one problem
affecting gardeners, so it’s great to see new people getting involved
with The Big Bug Hunt to regularly report their sightings of bugs.
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![]() Ones to WatchSeek out these nigglesome nuisances. Let us know if you find them – or any other bugs! |
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Learn more about these and other pests, plus beneficial bugs here. | ||||||||
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The Old Farmer's Almanac - The Big Bug Hunt 2017: Create a Buzz!
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