Tile Hill Bees

16/06/2025

When Wasps Are Given Colored Paper, They Build Rainbow Nests!

https://www.boredpanda.com/colorful-paper-wasp-nests-rainbow-mattia-menchetti/?

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07/06/2025

Well done WDC....learning to love the bees 🐝❤️

We’re trialling a new way of managing roadside verges by reducing mowing frequency and creating wildflower verges. This will help increase biodiversity along our roadsides and provide better habitats for local wildlife.

We’ve selected verges in seven areas of the district that are suitable for the trial based on factors like access, size, and potential for success:

🌱 Sydenham Drive, Leamington Spa
🌱 Campion Green, Leamington Spa
🌱 Beehive Hill, Kenilworth
🌱 Leamington Road, Kenilworth
🌱 Coventry Road, Kenilworth
🌱 Purser Drive, Warwick
🌱 Hampton Road, Warwick

Residents can get involved with biodiversity surveys on the trial verges to track how plant species may change over time and help to seed the verges. If you’d like to get involved please get in touch with Warwickshire Wildlife Trust at [email protected]. Survey dates are as follows (starting from approx. 10am):

🌸 Warwick – Tuesday 10 June 2025
🌸 Leamington Spa – Thursday 19 June 2025

For further information about the Wildflower Verge Trial, please visit https://orlo.uk/o0V5u

02/06/2025

You can spot the Big Eight in June 🎱🐝

Of the UK’s 24 bumblebee species, these eight are the most common. This month, many queens and workers (females) will be joined by new males 👑💼🚹

👑 Bumblebee queens begin to emerge from hibernation in spring, when rising temperatures and longer days awaken them from their winter snooze in the soil.
💤 When a queen first emerges, she spends some time resting in order to wake up properly.
🌷 Once fully awake she feeds on flowers to gain energy.
🏠 Then begins the search for a suitable nest site: holes in the ground, long grass, bird boxes and beneath garden sheds.
🌼 Having chosen her nest site, the queen will feed on more flowers and lay her first batch of eggs.
🐛 Little white larvae hatch, feed on collected pollen, and then develop into adult workers.
💼 These smaller females carry out work inside and outside the nest.
👑 Queens remain inside the nest, laying more eggs for the next batch of workers.
🚹 Towards the end of a nest, males are produced and leave. They do not collect pollen. Instead, they spend their time feeding on nectar and trying to mate with queens from other nests.

What bumblebees have you spotted so far this spring? Are you seeing more or less than last year?

🔎 Brush up on your bumblebee identification skills: https://ow.ly/45aM50VX5Mt

02/06/2025

We also do spiders 🕸️🕷️

02/06/2025

Let us take the sting out of spring 🌼

Bee and Wasp control service in Warwickshire / West Midlands.

Our prices start from just £45 for treatment / removal. This also covers repeat visits if necessary.

Without Bees and Wasps, our flowers, plants and crops would not be the same as they are today. As the most important pollinating insects, the fruit and vegetables we eat come courtesy of our buzzing friends as well as the beautiful flowers that spring up each year. Bees and wasps do not normally sting unless they feel threatened, however we understand that when a nest is built on your property you may be concerned for your safety. Here at Tile Hill Bees, we offer professional bee and wasp nest removal in Coventry, Warwickshire and throughout the Midlands, giving you peace of mind and managing the problem as efficiently as we can. Call our expert bee and wasp removal service today and find out how we can help 07903 011427

09/05/2025

🐝 BEE BAR!! 🐝

ALL of our bees are in decline and during the day they need to drink. Please put a "bee bar" out for them daily in your gardens, just to keep them hydrated. A small tub of plain water with some stones in is perfect and they will appreciate your help by doing this.

🐝 Learn to love the bees 🐝

01/05/2025

Here's a more detailed look at the benefits:

Reduces dark circles:
Honey may help improve the appearance of dark circles by enhancing collagen production and promoting a brighter look.

Reduces puffiness:
Some studies suggest that honey can help alleviate puffiness and redness around the eyes, potentially due to its anti-inflammatory properties.

Moisturizes and hydrates:
Honey's humectant properties help draw moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and preventing dryness.

Soothes and calms:
Honey can help soothe tired and irritated eyes, potentially offering relief from allergic reactions and other eye conditions.

May help with anti-aging:
By promoting collagen production and providing antioxidant protection, honey may help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

How to use honey under the eyes:
Apply a small amount of raw honey to the under-eye area.
Leave it on for 10-20 minutes, then rinse with cool water.
Consider mixing honey with other ingredients like coffee, almond oil, or aloe vera for added benefits.

28/04/2025

Let us take the sting out of spring 🌼

Bee and Wasp control service in Warwickshire / West Midlands.

Our prices start from just £49 for treatment / removal. This also covers repeat visits if necessary.

Without Bees and Wasps, our flowers, plants and crops would not be the same as they are today. As the most important pollinating insects, the fruit and vegetables we eat come courtesy of our buzzing friends as well as the beautiful flowers that spring up each year. Bees and wasps do not normally sting unless they feel threatened, however we understand that when a nest is built on your property you may be concerned for your safety. Here at Tile Hill Bees, we offer professional bee and wasp nest removal in Coventry, Warwickshire and throughout the Midlands, giving you peace of mind and managing the problem as efficiently as we can. Call our expert bee and wasp removal service today and find out how we can help 07903 011427

24/04/2025

So, who would like a Tile Hill Bees mug ???

Just LIKE our page and this post, then comment "Love the bees" below.

A winner will be chosen at random on 1st May 2025.

* Open to UK residents only.

24/04/2025

Let's see what you've got Jezza !!!