As we humans and larger animals struggle in the heat, spare a thought for the hard-working and much-loved bumblebee. In the UK, there are currently 24 species of bumblebee remaining and of these, one third are listed as conservation priority species. And this is before you factor in the hard time they’ve been having during recent heatwaves. Yes, bumblebees like … Read More
What’s the point of wasps?
Anyone who’s ever been stung by a wasp is likely to avoid them in future at all costs. Being stung is not a pleasant experience and often the culmination of increased frustration as these persistent insects pay no attention to your swiping the air around them or politely telling them to ‘go away!’. Picnics, lunchtime drinks and splash park outings … Read More