Men's Shed makes hive boxes for native bees
Umina Beach Men's Shed is currently constructing hive boxes for native bees.
"With the destruction and loss of honey bees due to the varroa mite, there is a real concern regarding pollination levels across the agricultural areas," said Men's Shed secretary Mr Vic Brown.
"Many organisations are now looking to Australian native bees to pick up and deliver the pollination levels required.
"The Pearl Beach Arboretum approached our Shed some time ago with a request and a design to construct a number of these hives.
"They are now in their final assembly stage," said Mr Brown.
SOURCE:
Newsletter, 4 Jul 2023
Vic Brown, Umina Beach Men's Shed