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Poem - I’ve been hugged by a bee by Kevin Murphy

Poem - I’ve been hugged by a bee by Kevin Murphy

A poem shared with us, by a fellow community member after discovering us via our collaboration with DELL Technologies.I’ve been hugged by a bee I’ve been hugged by a bee...

Poem - I’ve been hugged by a bee by Kevin Murphy

A poem shared with us, by a fellow community member after discovering us via our collaboration with DELL Technologies.I’ve been hugged by a bee I’ve been hugged by a bee...

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Do Solitary Bees Live in Cavities or the Ground

Solitary Bee Hideouts Have you ever wondered where bees live? Some solitary bees live in the ground, while others prefer to be up high in wall cavities. Honey bees are...

Do Solitary Bees Live in Cavities or the Ground

Solitary Bee Hideouts Have you ever wondered where bees live? Some solitary bees live in the ground, while others prefer to be up high in wall cavities. Honey bees are...

front view of a leaf cutter bee emerging from a circular wooden hole

BeeID - Leaf-Cutter Bees

Leaves are Made for Munching In Britain, we have 7 different leaf-cutting bee species. As their name suggests, these bees use cuttings of leaves to make their nests. (But don't...

BeeID - Leaf-Cutter Bees

Leaves are Made for Munching In Britain, we have 7 different leaf-cutting bee species. As their name suggests, these bees use cuttings of leaves to make their nests. (But don't...

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Do Our Pet Flea Treatments Kill Our Bees?

Shops are stocking more flea treatments than ever before to prevent any pests from entering our homes. In the UK, we have an estimated 11 million cats and 12 million...

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Do Our Pet Flea Treatments Kill Our Bees?

Shops are stocking more flea treatments than ever before to prevent any pests from entering our homes. In the UK, we have an estimated 11 million cats and 12 million...

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a buff-tailed bumblebee perched atop a vibrant purple flower. The petals of the flower are striped with white, and its center is yellow in colour

BeeID - Buff-tailed Bumblebee

The Buff Bumblebee Did you know that they are one of the biggest and buff bumbles out in the UK? Types of Bumblebees There are many types of bumblebees, some...

BeeID - Buff-tailed Bumblebee

The Buff Bumblebee Did you know that they are one of the biggest and buff bumbles out in the UK? Types of Bumblebees There are many types of bumblebees, some...

a close-up ofr a honey bee on a yellow flower with white petals

BeeID - Honey Bee

Living Up to The Name Honey bees are the showstoppers for creating our honey supplies. This is because they produce honey as their main food source. Other bees like Bumblebees...

BeeID - Honey Bee

Living Up to The Name Honey bees are the showstoppers for creating our honey supplies. This is because they produce honey as their main food source. Other bees like Bumblebees...

"Sting-free" Summer Guide for Parents & Carers

"Sting-free" Summer Guide for Parents & Carers

Bees are beautiful, hard-working invertebrates but can sometimes scare children (and adults!) because of their ability to sting.  So we’ve teamed up to create a simple handy guide for a...

"Sting-free" Summer Guide for Parents & Carers

Bees are beautiful, hard-working invertebrates but can sometimes scare children (and adults!) because of their ability to sting.  So we’ve teamed up to create a simple handy guide for a...

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Is Artificial Grass Better Than Real Grass?

As summer is approaching the hottest part of the year in the UK, many people are exploring the world of artificial grass to get the best-looking lawn. Artificial grass is...

Is Artificial Grass Better Than Real Grass?

As summer is approaching the hottest part of the year in the UK, many people are exploring the world of artificial grass to get the best-looking lawn. Artificial grass is...

Happ-bee 4th Birthday To Us 🎂

Happ-bee 4th Birthday To Us 🎂

We are celebrating our fourth birthday at Beevive and our achievements over the past year, with the help of our awesome community. Check out our blog and celebrate with us!

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Happ-bee 4th Birthday To Us 🎂

We are celebrating our fourth birthday at Beevive and our achievements over the past year, with the help of our awesome community. Check out our blog and celebrate with us!

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bee on a honeycomb

Should You Give Tired Bees Honey or Sugar Water?

When you think of bees, you think of the honey they produce. But did you know that feeding tired bees honey can kill them? One of our top FAQs is...

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Should You Give Tired Bees Honey or Sugar Water?

When you think of bees, you think of the honey they produce. But did you know that feeding tired bees honey can kill them? One of our top FAQs is...

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