Recovery: Bringing Back Bumble Bees

By dave
July 24, 2017

Bees are in big trouble. The good news is that virtually all ecologically literate North Americans will tell you that. The bad news is they’re worried about the wrong bees — honey bees.

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Jul 29, 2017 12:37 PM CST
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Name: Chuck
Gorham Maine (Zone 5a)
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I am sad to say I don't see many honey bees but I have bumble bees galore. Here are some shots I just took.
Chuck

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They were sharing the flowers with butterflies.



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Life is a journey of adventure and discovery, sail bravely into each new day.
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Jul 29, 2017 12:49 PM CST
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Name: Chuck
Gorham Maine (Zone 5a)
Daylilies Hummingbirder Garden Ideas: Level 1
Life is a journey of adventure and discovery, sail bravely into each new day.
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Jul 29, 2017 12:54 PM CST
Missouri (Zone 6a)
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I have lots of bees in my yard including bumble bees, but re-thinking that now because I got stung by one a few weeks back and it didn't go so well. Worried that next time I may have an even worse reaction.


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