Bee friendly tips!

It is a fact that, around the world, bee populations are declining for various reasons. Some of them are beyond our control but all of us, on a smaller scale, can help.

• Bees are responsible for pollinating 75% of the world's agricultural production.
• One in three bites we consume every day is a result of the "hard work" of bees.
• Some crops e.g. almond trees, would never grow if it weren't for bees.

Urbanization is destroying bee pastures. Each of us can create a bee-friendly environment. Let's give them a "helping hand". It's worth it!
Bee friendly tips

• Bees are attracted to certain types of flowers. So make a small garden on your balcony. Plant lavender, rosemary, sage, fennel, thyme, spearmint, mint, licorice, begonia, angelica, geranium, hyssop.

• Use biological pesticides .

• Buy it organic products . They are good for you and good for the bees. Organic produce means you use less chemicals and herbicides in growing it. Less pesticides = more bees

• "Water" the bees . Bees are very thirsty and need plenty of fresh water. Fill a saucer (pot) with stones, add fresh water and leave it on your balcony or in your garden.

• And if a neighbor complains about the bees in your garden, just tell them you're helping to save them. I remind you that more than 20% of bees (bumblebees) do not have stingers, therefore they do not sting.

Bees are nature's unsung heroes and they need our help. It is much easier than we think.