Swarming season

Swarming is a natural process by which bees grow their hives. As a hive gets too crowded, the queen bee will leave the hive with approximately 40% of her staff, leaving the remaining bees behind to raise a new queen and continue on. Swarming in Ireland typically occurs in May and June, though swarms can…

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If we spray they pay…

  Wildlife WelfareLiked April 15 at 7:27pm · DANDELIONS ARE A VITAL SOURCE OF SPRING NECTAR. Driving through the countryside the Dandelion, an iconic wild Spring flower, decorates every hedgerow and road verge. This bright little flower has its own beauty, it’s not dainty or exquisite, but it possesses a cherry vigour. Many people go…

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6 Sexy Irish Foods That Are Aphrodisiacs

6 Sexy Irish Foods That Are Aphrodisiacs Home / Blog / 6 Sexy Irish Foods Are Aphrodisiacs Tabs Photos(active tab) Valentine’s Day is approaching. The Irish are well known for their ability to do the hearts and flowers thing.  This nation is just a bunch of old romantics at heart. Anyone who’s ever shed a…

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Pollinators in Ireland

Pollinators in Ireland Bees are the most important pollinating insect because they visit flowers to collect food for their larvae, as well as feeding on floral resources as adults. In Ireland crops such as apples, clover, strawberries and oilseed rape all benefit from pollination and a recent study from the Department of the Environment valued…

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