Last year it was the Blue Banded Bee, Amegilla cingulata; what insect will it be this year? The ABC Insect of The Year is back. Vote for your favourite insect from the nominations below! Insects are so important to life on earth. Bees pollinate flowers to ensure native flora continue to set seed, and food … Continue reading Insect of the year 2025 – vote now!
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Like water for bees
In the midst of summer here in Australia, it’s the perfect time to consider the importance of water for bees, and the value of water in bee nutrition and health. Honey bees forage for water for two purposes, in addition to individual requirements. One is to use it to dilute honey so that honey can … Continue reading Like water for bees
are you waggling for world bee day?
What is World Bee Day? The main purpose of World Bee Day events is to spread awareness of the significance of bees and other pollinators for our survival. Simply proclaiming World Bee Day does not do much for bees and other pollinators; the main work of safeguarding their existence still needs to be undertaken. World … Continue reading are you waggling for world bee day?
BUUKAAR WAARUUNG Boutique Apiary & Artisan Honey 