Let’s talk about bumblebees
Don't turn your back on the bees, they need you more than ever
In a world that’s waking up to the importance of pollinators, here at Bumblebombs, we're on an exciting Bumblemission to help these amazing little heroes thrive.
Did you know that our beloved bumblees are vanishing at an alarming rate due to habitat loss, pesticides and climate? Without bees, our ecosystems and food supply are in jeopardy, but here’s the fantastic news—small actions can create a massive impact.
Saving bees isn’t just about planting, it's also about transforming our mindset and how treasure our natural world. Our bee-saving products are crafted to make a real difference, whether you’re helping pollinators directly or inspiring others to join the cause.
The buzz continues...
August is a vital month for bumblebees, solitary bees, butterflies and other pollinators, many of which are still busy gathering nectar and pollen to fuel themselves. In the case of bumblebee colonies, they are supporting the final generation of queens before winter. Every late summer flower, fresh source of water and pollinator friendly corner makes a difference.
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So, as as we move through August and slowly the season starts to change, the buzz certainly isn't over yet and every small action to take continues to help our precious pollinators thrive.
Some tasty new research!
When we try a food that we don't like, we generally give a noticeable reaction - and now a study has revealed that bumblebees do too.
Scientists at Macquarie University in Australia and Southern Medical University in China have discovered that bumblebees show a 'liking' and 'disliking' response to taste. When a bee tastes something good it reaches out its glossa (an insect tongue) as if licking its lips, and when it doesn't like something it shakes its head and wipes its mouth. This proves they have emotion-like behaviours, which until now were thought to only exist in mammals.
Just when you think they can’t get any more amazing!
