20/05/2026
To be honest, I'm not a big fan of anything that buzzes, or indeed anything small with more than four legs, however, I am fond of . I prefer the big fat cuddly Bumble Bees, but the Honey Bees are probably the most important of all Bee species. However, all species of Bees pollinate in various ways.
Did you know? In Ireland there are over 100 species of Bee and that they are worth an estimated €53 million to the Irish economy? https://pollinators.ie/record-pollinators/bees/
Bees may also benefit us in other ways. Honey for example contains antioxidants that can help to reduce inflammation, and there are more and more studies on the therapeutics effects of Bee Venom, including for . These however are in the very early stages and not proven yet, with most experiments still done on poor little mice, so don't go getting yourself stung to see if it will stop an attack. There are also some serious risks involved in Bee Venom Therapy.
Regardless of how we feel about these buzzy little pollinators, they are essential for life on this planet, and we need them. In-keeping with this year's theme "Bee Together, for People and the Planet - A partnership that sustains us all"
BBKA - The British Beekeepers Association The Federation of Irish Beekeepers Associations
