How can you help Honeybees and other Pollinators??
If you’re interested in becoming a beekeeper, what are you waiting for? Go for it! Did you know:
Even if you’re not interested in becoming a beekeeper, there is still a lot that you can do to help the honeybees and other pollinators (e.g.: other native bees such as bumble bees and mason bees as well as butterflies).
- It’s legal in most municipalities. (Did you know that there are beekeepers in Manhattan?)
- It doesn’t take much room.
- Honeybees are generally very calm.
- Your neighbors most-likely won’t even know you have them unless you tell them or they see the hive(s).
- Hives can come in many different styles and can be painted almost any color, so they can blend-in or become an attractive addition to your landscape.
- Bees don’t hang around home too much. They go to where the food sources are, up to 2 miles away. So, it’s not like you have to worry about them being a nuisance to you or your neighbors. (If someone does have a swimming pool, they may see some honeybees hanging around there collecting water for their colonies. For some reason, honeybees seem to prefer chlorinated water…)
- How many of your other hobbies are helping to improve your community while at the same time providing you and your family/friends with a sweet, healthy treat?
- You’ll be amazed at how fascinating and addicting it is.
- Start now by reading and learning all you can. Prepare ahead. Join your local beekeepers associaton. Take a beekeeping class. Get a mentor. You’ll be amazed at how much other beekeepers like to talk and share their knowledge!
Even if you’re not interested in becoming a beekeeper, there is still a lot that you can do to help the honeybees and other pollinators (e.g.: other native bees such as bumble bees and mason bees as well as butterflies).