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Leave Them Bee- The Honeybees That Fearfully Avoid Hornets

Posted on October 4, 2013 by argylesock

argylesock says… Don’t scare the bees! We need pollinators for crops and wild plants. There are many pollinating insects but one of those is the European honeybee (Apis mellifera). There are many kinds of hornet too, including the Asian hornet … Continue reading →

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The advance of the Asian hornet creates a buzz in the UK media

Posted on September 17, 2013 by argylesock

argylesock says… Here’s another threat to the honeybee (Apis mellifera). The Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) is now established in France and no doubt, it’ll soon reach the British Isles. The article I’m reblogging here includes info on how we can … Continue reading →

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