Are bees a protected species in the UK?

Honeybees are not a legally protected species in the UK. In fact none of the 250 odd species of bee that live in the UK are. That means it is especially important to know our bees and do our best to protect them anyway. Honeybees and other bee species are critical to the pollination of plants.

Do yellow jackets compete with bees?

In late summer and autumn, when prey insect populations and nectar sources are reduced, yellowjackets can become problematic for honey bees by robbing resources from colonies and predating adult bees. Sustained predatory pressure can be particularly problematic for weak colonies and may ultimately lead to colony death.

Are bees an endangered species in the UK?

6. Endangered bee species. Since 1900, the UK has lost 13 species of bee, and a further 35 are considered under threat of extinction. None are protected by law.

Is it illegal to destroy a bees nest UK?

It is perfectly legal to get rid of honey bees, wasps, solitary bees and pretty much any other useful insect in the UK. If a Honey bee colony is to be destroyed using insecticide then it is a requirement to seal of any entry/exit points that the bees may currently have or may have in the future.

Are bees protected in the UK 2021?

If you feel you need to have the bees destroyed please contact a local reputable pest control company. Bees are endangered but they are not protected. Click here for the link to the Health & Safety Executive guide to Honey bees and biocides: Our volunteers beekeepers can only assist in cases of swarms OF HONEY BEES.

Do bumble bees keep yellow jackets away?

Honeybees and bumblebees feed on pollen and nectar, and will therefore avoid yellowjacket traps. Many commercially available yellowjacket traps use heptyl butyrate as bait, which bees are not attracted to.

Are bees still endangered 2021?

The Takeaway. The answer to your question is yes, bees are endangered. And because bees are endangered, nature, ecosystems, and our food supply are also at risk.

Why are bees endangered in the UK?

Here in the UK, and globally, bees are facing many threats. These include habitat loss, climate change, toxic pesticides and disease. The interaction between these makes an unpredictable future for bees and many other pollinators. These threats have led to nearly 1 in 10 of Europe’s wild bee species facing extinction.

Are bees protected by law UK 2019?

Do bees have any legal protection in the UK? Answer: No. But regarding bees, it’s not the case that they were protected and are no longer: there’s no mention of bees in the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 either.