Bumblebees are good for us, but they need our help

"Bumblebees are endearing and familiar insects. Their animated behaviour and deep buzz as they fly from flower to flower makes them a delight to watch.

Sadly though, our bumblebees have been declining because of changes in agricultural practises that have largely removed flowers from the landscape, leaving the bumblebees with little to feed upon. Most UK species have declined greatly in recent years, and two have become extinct in the UK since 1940”

Bees need our help

For information about why bees need our help, please visit the Bumblebee Conservation Trust here

Download the Bumblebee Conservation Trust "About Bumblebees" fact sheet here.