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Bee Informed
Curious about New Zealand Bumble Bees? This is the perfect place to explore, and learn, about these fascinating creatures!


Planting for Bumblebees & Other Pollinators
Helpful tips for starting and maintaining a pollinator friendly garden   Pollinators in New Zealand and across the world are in serious...
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Identification of Bumblebees in NZ
Did you know there are only 4 species of bumblebee in New Zealand?
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New Zealand Bumblebees in the Garden - Month by Month
Keep up with the life cycle of New Zealand bumblebees month by month
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Moving a Bumblebee Nest
Moving a Bumblebee nest - generally we do not advise that people move nests unless it is absolutely necessary.
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Bumblebee Nests at Your Place - FAQ
Generally we do not advise that people move nests unless it is absolutely necessary. Most bumblebee colonies do not survive being relocated
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Do Bumblebees Like Petunia or Vegetables Flowers?
whether a flower will be visited by a particular species of bee depends on a number of factors.
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The Bumblebee life cycle
Bumblebees are social insects and can live in nests of up to 400 bees. Each nest has a queen and will last for only one year.
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Why Bumblebees Need Our Help
Bumblebees are important because they pollinate our summer gardens, our wildflowers and our crops.
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