The BBC website reports on a report claiming a link. Read it here.
Bee Health
BBKA Survey Identifies 20% Bee Losses Last Winter
On 24th August the British Beekeepers Association published the results of their annual survey of bee losses. See the story here on the BBKA website.
Soil Association Petition to Ban Neonicotinoid Insecticides
The Soil Association report that "The evidence against these chemicals is strong enough that they have been banned or suspended in France, Germany, Italy and Slovenia – but not yet in the UK." Read the Soil Association briefing and make up your own mind. If you agree that Neonicotinoids should be banned in the UK sign their petition. Visit … Continue reading Soil Association Petition to Ban Neonicotinoid Insecticides
Soil Association condemns decision not to ban pesticides that kill honey bees
See this press release from the Soil Association dated 21 April.
£10 million initiative launched to tackle bee and pollinator decline
Up to £10 million is to be invested to help to identify the main threats to bees and other insect pollinators, under a major project . Full details.