FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Bees news topic | History Defined

How to Clean Up Garden Beds Without Removing Every Habitat

Fall garden cleanup used to mean cutting every perennial to the ground, raking out every leaf, and leaving beds nearly bare before winter. We now know that some of what looks like garden debris is actually valuable shelter for bees, butterflies, moths and other beneficial insects spending winter in our…

Frugal Gardening · Oct 4

50 Random Animal Facts That Are So Fascinating You Might Lose Track Of Time Reading Them All (New Pics)

Did you know that bees can be blue? And have you ever seen a butterfly that looks like it has fluffy wings? If you haven’t, check out these and more delightful, fascinating facts about animals and wildlife that we’ve collected from “Wonders of the Wild!”

Bored Panda · Oct 2

Are Australia’s native bees thriving or declining? We don’t know but can find out

It’s a sight to behold.

The Conversation · Oct 2

Will Spain bring more pain for Tuchel and England?

In today’s Football Daily: will England have recharged their batteries enough to give Spain a fright?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25

800,000 bees stolen in Australia; thieves left honey and took colonies

More than 800,000 bees have been stolen from commercial hives across Far North Queensland in a series of unusual thefts that appear to have targeted the living colonies rather than their honey. The stolen bees belonged to at least three beekeepers on the Atherton Tablelands, west of Cairns, with 44…

The Times of India · Sep 24

Bee theft in Australia: Over 800,000 bees stolen from Queensland farms, beekeepers face heavy losses

Commercial beekeepers in Queensland’s Atherton Tablelands are dealing with major losses after dozens of established colonies disappeared from their properties. Some hives had been stripped of bees, brood and frames, prompting police to consider whether the people responsible had specialist beekeeping knowledge. The missing colonies were used for honey production…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Artist Made 23 Funny Comics That Take Everyday Ideas In Unexpected Directions

Created by artist Caro, the series is full of colorful characters, strange ideas, and situations that somehow become more ridiculous with every panel. One of her recurring themes is a bizarre hotel where guests can book rooms based on almost anything, from bananas and bees to outer space and being…

Bored Panda · Sep 23

‘Spring queening’ time will be crucial for finding any surviving yellow-legged hornets

The next few months will help determine whether New Zealand has successfully eradicated the yellow-legged hornet, one of the world’s most damaging invasive pests.

The Conversation · Sep 22

Stop Cleaning Up Your Garden This Fall — 7 Things Experts Say You Should Leave Alone

Fall used to mean one thing in the garden: cut everything down, rake every leaf, bag the debris, and leave the beds spotless before winter. Garden experts increasingly recommend something much less exhausting—and considerably better for the insects, birds, soil, and plants sharing your yard. A more selective fall garden…

Frugal Gardening · Sep 21

More than 800,000 bees stolen across far north Queensland in ‘sophisticated’ operation

Apiarists will lose not just the insects but the value of pollination contracts, which can be worth thousands of dollars

The Guardian - AU · Sep 21