Little heroes ...
... achieve great things!
Nature is a complex ecosystem with a place and a job for all forms of life, and even the smallest of creatures can make a great impact. Our world
would be a very different place without bees that fly from blossom to blossom.
These little bees need nourishment to
survive. But, sustenance is particularly rare in
densely-populated cities.
Everyone must join in to make a difference!
Embrace wildlife
Flower meadows - paradises for bees
While perfectly manicured, weed-free lawns may still be considered the norm, they do nothing to help the bees. Wild flowering fields on the other hand are a paradise for bees.
Balcony in bloom
Every blossom helps
Even with very little space, there’s a lot you can do for bees. Flowering plants in yellow and blue are especially attractive to bees (they cannot see the color red). Lavender, sage, verbena, or silkweed are rich in nectar, easy to plant in flower pots, and also look beautiful.
Nesting places
Create a small home
While honeybees live in bee hives, wild bees build individual nests to raise their young. We can provide them with a special place built just for this purpose. For example, hollow “nest stalks” made of bamboo or reed are suitable for some types of wild bees. It is essential to smooth out the ends (with sandpaper, for instance), so that the bees cannot injure themselves on sharp edges or splitters when entering the nest.
It is also important to ensure that the stalk does not crumple and that the openings are large enough for little bees. For ground-nesting bees a box or dish with loose sand and no plants is a good idea. Wild bees prefer nesting places in direct sunlight.
Don’t fear the bees
Peaceful comrades
Anyone afraid of stinging insects might think
twice about attracting a swarm of bees into
their garden. But, there’s no need to worry.
Honeybees are very peaceful creatures and only
sting when threatened. There’s nothing to fear if
you simply leave them alone. Most types of
wild bees do not even have a stinger.
Here’s to a bee-friendly neighborhood!
