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Old 08-09-2008, 11:05 AM
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I noticed a bee on my cardoon yesterday being very very lazy or drunk on pollen - but the query is what are all the 'lump's just behind his head? Snowdrop thinks it is nasties, I'm not so sure?
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Old 08-09-2008, 11:32 AM
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Could be nasties.... this time of year many bees are just 'worn out' and will die sadly.
Was it a honey bee or bumble bee
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I'm finding a few bees just sitting on the ground, not trying to fly or anything. A bit alarming when you're weeding, with bare hands
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Was it a honey bee or bumble bee
am ashamed to say I'm not sure
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Bit of a late reply I'm afraid Piskie, but I jus found this, hope it opens ok.
You need the 'how to repair a bumble bee' bit
aww sweet really!
so yes....they were nasties but we can save them by this simple if not delicate operation!
I will watch out next year.

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