There are lots of simple things you can do to preserve the 250 types of wild bee in the UK. Tree bees nest in wood and queen bees have been known to expel birds from their boxes and take over. BEE HOTEL OPTIONS The Beepot Mini Bee Hotel Beepot Mini Bee Hotel And Planter, £39.95 Not On The High Street. ‘By doing this you’re increasing competition for wild bees, but you’re also risking the spread of disease,’ he says. The best thing to do is to provide a rich habitat and let the wild bees come to you.’

Source: Daily Mail March 31, 2019 01:41 UTC