Hello friends, are the bees buzzing where you are? I can’t believe our crazy weather hasn’t stopped them from getting their “buzz on” (smile). The bumble bees are still declining in America. Did you know there are several states in the US where there are no bees at all? Idaho, Main, New Hampshire, South Dakota , Oregon, Rhode Island Vermont, and Wyoming*!
7 Ways to Save the Bees
- Plant a bee garden (for bees and other pollinators)
- Don’t destroy wild bee hives. Contact an experienced Beekeeper for removal
- Support your local Beekeepers Association
- Eat sustainable honey, your local farmers market is a great place to start
- Make a bee house (instructions are HERE)
- Sign petitions to ban harmful pesticides
- Teach your children about the importance of bees. *
A little poem about bees ( children might enjoy)
A little reminder from me to you, You are Bee-utiful!
I’ve noticed less bees here than there were years ago. We have a LOT of wasps, though, and I,too, hate them! xo
UGH wasps…”’nuff said” (smile) xo
Katherine,
We don’t have many bees at our home, although we do have wasps. Bees are here, but not where we live. I try not to plant many bee loving plants since I am so allergic to them.
Great post.
Hugs,
Bev
Oh rats I’m sorry to learn you are allergic.I know what that is like though. Don’t tell the wasps, but I hate them. We have them everywhere and some live underground others have hives in the eaves of our house… ugh! xo
Completely unaware that there are states without bees. How dreadful! Even *more* happy we have an abundance around us. I take them off flowers and “pet” them and they sit on my leg for a while when I’m on the porch. I love those little guys:)
Sharon you are braver than I am (smile). I don;t know how beekeepers do it. I’m happy you enjoy them and have the buzzing around you. Hugs
Thank you for reminding us how important Bees are. I had no idea we had states with no Bees! That is so sad. One of the things I would like to try when I retire is beekeeping.
Have a great day!
Hello Lynda, I live in the Bee Hive state. We actually have a lot of opportunities for learning beekeeping here. I think it’s a wonderful idea to give it a try when you retire. Hugs