I have heard alot lately about certain kinds of bees and honey bee colonies disapearing. . . why and what can I do to make sure they dont. . .I do plant alot of flowers but are there certain ones that the honey bees like compared to attracting the wasps. . . instead of the bees. . .
2007-07-22 16:37:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I just spoke to my local bee keeper at our farmers market and he said that he's had at least 3 hives completely disappear. He has a theory, that something is happening to the queens. There are no dead bees and no one has witnessed the disappearance so they don't know what is happening to them.
The best we can do as gardeners is to make sure we don't do anything that may harm a bee that visits our gardens. Stay away from the poisons and chemicals and try to plant more bee friendly flowers. If a bee loves a flower then a wasp will too. Wasps are also pollinators so we need them as well. I have bees in my yard, but I've heard other people comment that they haven't seen many or even a single bee in their gardens. It's kind of scary to think our bees are just disappearing since they are so important to us. Anyhow, just keep up the good work and spread the word to others to let them know they should take care of the bees.
2007-07-23 03:20:28 · answer #1 · answered by Sptfyr 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the availability of nectarfilled flowers is a sure way to attract all pollinators, e.g. bees, but it is'nt the reason why these bees stay and keep thaeir hives intact in a palce, or why they leave their hives and transfer to another area (this is called sometimes, absconding}. there are several reasons; 1. the colony might be forming a new colony, 2. they might have been disturbed or, 3. the hive might be in or near an area which smells foul. i suggest you study beekeeping and you'll learn how to keep them around, and then enjoy all the good benefits it will give you.. if you have done that, do contact me and we'll talk of nothing else but bees.....
2007-07-23 01:32:42 · answer #2 · answered by Wood Nymph 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bees are not the only insects responsible for pollinating plants. Wasps, butterfies, moths and even common household flies and ants also pollinate plants. Any plant that flowers will attract bees and other insects but the more fragrant varieties will attract alot more of everything!
2007-07-22 23:58:53 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem of honey bees disappearing or "colony collapse disorder" isn't related to a lack of plants for them to forage. It's a problem where there are a lot of theories but few concrete answers.
2007-07-23 08:30:54 · answer #4 · answered by Neal & Cathy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any types of Perennials will do, plant clover for the ground, plant shrubs like Holly and such that bears fruit berries on them. Plant fruit trees, tomatoes or fresh veggies, plant flowering trees. That is all you can do honey!
The introduction of the Africanized bee is mixing in with ours and making a new breed. All we can do is pray! Donna
Very good question! Thanks for being aware and proactive for a good cause.
2007-07-22 23:52:37 · answer #5 · answered by donna D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All nectar loving bees help pollinate. There are a lot of reasons why they are less, but, alas no answers, yet.
2007-07-22 23:50:42 · answer #6 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋