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Apiculture NZ chief executive Karin Kos.
September is Bee Aware Month and Apiculture NZ is asking Kiwis to learn more about bees.
They also want Kiwis to find out what actions they can take to support the health and resilience of New Zealand’s bee populations.
Apiculture NZ chief executive Karin Kos says honey bees are critical to New Zealand’s environment, food chain and economy.
“Bees need our help to stay healthy and Bee Aware Month is all about encouraging people to do those small, but vital things, that make a real difference,” she says,
Throughout September, Apiculture NZ members and supporters will be sharing information about bees and bee-friendly habits. These habits include:
1. Planting bee-friendly plants each season so bees can feed all year.
2. Choosing plants with single flowers – flowers with one set of petals – as these are easier for bees to feed from.
3. Providing a saucer of clean water for bees. Put a few pebbles or sticks in the water so the bees have something to stand on.
4. Avoiding using pesticides in your garden when plants are flowering. If you must spray, avoid flowers and buds and spray after sunset when bees are not active.
5. Taking a break from lawnmowing – don’t mow so often and let the clover flowers grow.
Bee Aware Month is a national educational campaign initiated and co-ordinated by Apiculture NZ. Beekeeping clubs and supporters across New Zealand will be visiting schools and running events.
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Bee awareness month - September - ended on a high for the struggling apiculture sector.
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Things are looking up for the country's bee industry, following a couple of difficult years.
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