The extinction of bees is a very alarming problem all over the world which could have disastrous consequences in many ways. There are many factors that lead to many species of bees and other bee family pollinators Apidae are disappearing, and that is why there are more and more protectionist measures and initiatives.
This is why in some municipalities in England it is mandatory to add bee bricks, created to house so-called solitary bees. Like the cities of Brighton and Hove, two towns unified at municipal level in 1997,
It is an initiative for the conservation of solitary bees in England. These represent about 250 of the 270 species of bees in the region.
Bee Brick Nester Lonely Hotel Beehive Red House…
- Brick Bee 21.5cm x 10.5cm x 6.5cm
- The Bee Brick is a beautiful and stylish product that makes a great gift or satisfying treat for yourself, ideal for introducing children to learn more about the world around them.
- Each bee brick has cavities where bees will lay their eggs, sealing the entrance with mud or chewed up vegetation.
- The bee brick can be used in urban spaces and places where there cannot be other nesting sites for bees.
- The Bee Brick won the 2014 Soil Association Innovation Award, sponsored by the Duchy Future Farming program.
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Now compulsory for all new construction in these two seaside towns in south east England, these bricks are now widely available. This leads many people, although they do not live in areas where it is necessary, to take the initiative. Individually, many people replace certain bricks on the facades, walls or patios of their homes, to contribute to this conservation initiative.
In Brighton and Hove, since the passage of this new law, all new buildings and constructions over 5 meters high are obliged to put them on their external walls.
These bricks for the bees are built with up to 75% recycled materials from the construction industry, which means, in addition to an initiative for the bees, a use of construction and demolition waste.
What puts bees at risk
Some of the causes of bee extinction include:
- The loss and deterioration of the habitats of these animals due to massive deforestation.
- Lack of flowers due to expansion of residential areas, livestock or non-flowering crops.
- The use of pesticides and pesticides in agriculture, as well as the use of toxic fertilizers that indirectly harm bees and other insects.
- Industrialized agriculture, and mainly the expansion of monocultures.
- Mobile and WIFI waves could also be seriously affected.
And many other causes which directly and indirectly modify the balance of these insects.
Bee Brick Nester Hotel – Lonely Bee House (21.5 x…
- Brick Bee 21.5cm x 10.5cm x 6.5cm
- The Bee Brick is a beautiful and stylish product that makes a great gift or satisfying treat for yourself, ideal for introducing children to learn more about the world around them.
- Each bee brick has cavities where bees will lay their eggs, sealing the entrance with mud or chewed up vegetation.
- The bee brick can be used in urban spaces and places where there cannot be other nesting sites for bees.
- The Bee Brick won the 2014 Soil Association Innovation Award, sponsored by the Duchy Future Farming program.
Consequences of the extinction of bees
The main consequence of disappearance of bees it would be a reduction of ecosystems, since they are one of the main pollinators. It would also lead to a decrease in the possibility of producing food. For the most part, the food we consume depends on the pollination of these insects for its transformation.
Ways to protect bees in the orchard or garden
Besides installing these bricks, which I will do shortly and recommend to anyone who can do it, there are other ways to protect them.
Plant in the terrace or the garden those plants that attract pollinatorsincluding bees. In this way we will create a favorable environment for them to stop, but also if we have space we can install a insect hotel which will be used to shelter these solitary bees but also other beneficial insects for the garden as the ladybugs.
Nester Bee House, Large, Gray
- A great gift for the eco-conscious, a gift for your own garden, and a simple and elegant way to do something to help our dwindling bee population.
- Just place it in the garden, embed it in a wall or remodel it.
- Cast in concrete, using up to 70% waste material from China’s Cornic clay industry.
- Approximate length: Size: 10.5 x 10.5 x 10.5 cm.
If, on the contrary, someone thinks that one way to protect these insects is to contribute to their reproduction and to be actively involved in the the life of bees, how to start beekeeping for example, it is also possible to do so. As long as you know how to take care of these animals and what their needs are. As they are very sensitive to changes in temperature and other environmental factors.
However, there is an urgent need to actively participate in it, because our well-being and our continuity also depend on its well-being and its continuity on the planet.
Bee Brick Nester Lonely Hotel Beehive Red House…
- Brick Bee 21.5cm x 10.5cm x 6.5cm
- The Bee Brick is a beautiful and stylish product that makes a great gift or satisfying treat for yourself, ideal for introducing children to learn more about the world around them.
- Each bee brick has cavities where bees will lay their eggs, sealing the entrance with mud or chewed up vegetation.
- The bee brick can be used in urban spaces and places where there cannot be other nesting sites for bees.
- The Bee Brick won the 2014 Soil Association Innovation Award, sponsored by the Duchy Future Farming program.
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