[{"id":243162775745,"handle":"bumblebees","updated_at":"2025-02-13T12:47:10+00:00","published_at":"2021-01-28T09:54:18+00:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"web","title":"Bumblebees","body_html":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you look closely at flowering plants in your garden chances are, you'll spot at least one species of bumblebee. The large, hairy bees are usually black with varying degrees of yellow banding. They are social insects that live in colonies of up to 200 workers. We have pollinators, such as the bumblebee, to thank for around every third mouthful of what we eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe continuing decline in bumblebee numbers across the globe is partially linked to changes in the way we farm and use pesticides. It is now more important than ever to do your bit to help. You can do this by growing different flowers and shrubs that are full of nectar and pollen. As a result, they'll have abundant feeding grounds throughout the year. You can also help bumblebees by providing them somewhere to nest. In spring, queen bumblebees will be searching for nest sites. They'll be attracted to gardens where they can find plenty of food and safe places to nest low on the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWildlife World cares passionately about bumblebees. We've carefully designed a range of habitats and unique flower mixes to encourage bumblebees into your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2021-02-15T11:51:19+00:00","alt":null,"width":900,"height":934,"src":"\/\/wildlifeworldtrade.co.uk\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/bumblebees_900x_5ce02b94-fce2-4e43-92f3-4a2b1dc744a3.jpg?v=1613389879"}},{"id":243184697537,"handle":"field-guides","updated_at":"2025-01-30T07:05:07+00:00","published_at":"2021-01-28T10:58:01+00:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"web","title":"Field Guides","body_html":""}]
Bumblebees are generally non-aggressive and essential pollinators of fruit, vegetables, and other plants in the garden. Encouraging them by providing a mix of nectar-producing flowers is an excellent first step to attracting Bumblebees to your gardens and outdoor spaces.
Produced in conjunction with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, this much-requested 6-page guide shows Bumblebees Lifecycle, Habitat, and Conservation information.
This chart is part of our Wildlife World range of fold-out charts designed to help users identify a wide range of plants and animals. Clear colour illustrations and text by experts in the subject make these valuable resources for all age groups. Each chart is laminated to make it shower-proof and robust for use outdoors. The definitive guide helps identify some of the main species of social and solitary bees in the UK.
