BQ Magazine - Bees & Pollinators Quarterly

08/12/2022

All previous issues of BQ are now available for only £4!

Full of imaginative, practical ideas and fascinating information from a unique array of scientists, conservationists, nature writers and even celebrity beekeepers!

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25/10/2022

One ticket per person. One day admission to the show. Saturday 4th February 2023 NAEC Stoneleigh. You will need to bring a copy of your e-ticket either in your Apple wallet, as an email or as a print out to show when entering the event. Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled due to...

07/09/2022

Rising prices have sadly forced BQ Magazine to go into hibernation. It might emerge next spring. But if not you still can find back numbers of this unique magazine at www.BQ-mag.com.

24/08/2022

What Are the Scientifically-Proven Benefits of Eating Bee Pollen? -

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Raw honey, royal jelly, bee bread, and even bee venom are bee derivatives that have been used in ancient systems of medicine around the world. Bee pollen is another bee byproduct used historically to treat a range of ailments, boost energy levels and foster resilience to stress. What Is Bee Pollen?

02/08/2022

'Wasps: A passionate defence'

Full article only on pages 72-73 of BQ issue 06

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28/07/2022

It's easily ignored, but the heavy lifting that this gem of a plant performs will enthral you!

Find out more on pages 10-11 of BQ issue 06.

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26/07/2022

Hidden among our borders and lies a visual feast that humans cannot see, because evolved for the eyes of the , not our own.

Dr David Lawson explains what bees see when they visit our gardens. Only in BQ issue 06.

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20/07/2022

From angry colonies to absent queens...

The father and son team of master beekeepers, Ken and Dan Basterfield, answer your questions!

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18/07/2022

The Secret Garden - Tucked away behind a busy street in West Sussex, is an extraordinary haven for bees, created by "non-gardener" Kevin Tuffs - showing us just how much can be done in a small urban space.

Read the full article only in our latest issue of BQ

18/07/2022

Introducing Kent's newest residents: European bison!

https://kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/wilderblean

Kent Wildlife Trust are introducing European bison to help restore UK wildlife and tackle the climate crisis.

12/07/2022

Jobs of the season.

There's always something to do if you're a ! In this new guide Tamsin Harris picks her to-do list for the next couple of months, aimed at novices or as an aide-memoire for more experienced 'beeks'.

07/07/2022

Thank you John Beaufoy Publishing 🐛

BRITAIN'S SEXIEST CATERPILLARS ...

A brilliant piece in BQ Magazine - Bees & Pollinators Quarterly from the dream team behind 'An Identification Guide to Garden Insects of Britain and North-West Europe' - Dominic Couzens and Gail Ashton.

13 caterpillars get centre stage ...

If you want more, grab yourself a copy of the magazine - and of course Dominic & Gail's brand new chart-topping book.

'An Identification Guide to Garden Insects' shines the spotlight on all our garden creatures. And in style. "A visually stunning and superbly readable guide to our very special garden insects" so says Chris Packham.

Out now through all good bookstores and online retailers

06/07/2022

"For more than 10 years, Dr Nikki Gammans and an army of volunteers have been running a project to reintroduce a rare bumblebee to Britain. And they found success - albeit heavily disguised as defeat."

Read the full article by Alison Benjamin in BQ issue 06

05/07/2022

Ingo Arndt and Professor Jurgen Tautz spent two summers in the of central 's . For the first time they captured the unique lives of bees - and the ensuing book combines new insights with stunning .

Full article in BQ issue 06

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29/06/2022

This issue is jam packed with Forest Bees, Combining Colonies, Natural Pest Control, Britain's Sexiest Caterpillar, Sustainable Farming and more!

This issue is jam packed with Forest Bees, Combining Colonies, Natural Pest Control, Britain's Sexiest Catalogue, Sustainable Farming and more!

16/06/2022

The woodland trust recommends planting five shrubby and per metre in a double row with one large, boundary tree, such as an or , every six metres.

Find out more in our latest edition of BQ

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14/06/2022

Find out some top tips on how to improve your bee-spotting skills, only in our latest issue of BQ!

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(It's a hairy-footed flower bee btw)

10/06/2022

Pick up our latest issue of magazine to find out more about what you can do to help save our precious for !

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08/06/2022

The father and son team of master beekeepers, Ken and Dan Basterfield, answer your questions in our latest issue of BQ: Bees and Pollinators Quarterly.

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31/05/2022

You may notice some hedges and bushes covered in this impressive yet ominous webbing around this time of year. Don't worry, it isn't an invasion of , but a protective evolutionary trait of the Small Ermine .


https://butterfly-conservation.org/news-and-blog/dont-worry-about-ermine-webs

30/05/2022

Feed the (and you!)

It's not just the blooms that love. Bees especially adore the of all kinds of - and of course we need their visits!

Read the full article in our latest issue of BQ

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25/05/2022

the planet! One at a time!

"If we're to halt the decline of , we need to do more than plant and cut out chemicals" says Vicki Hird

Find out more in issue 05 of BQ: Bees and Pollinators Quarterly.

Vicki Hird

23/05/2022

Read more about Tim Wylie's unusual job removing bee colonies from historic buildings. Only in issue #5 of BQ: Bees and Pollinators Quarterly.

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18/05/2022

Meet the man who paints insects!

Check out this with the man himself Richard Lewington to find out more about his amazing , only in our latest issue of .

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16/05/2022

When there are 275 species of bees in mainland Britain, how do you spot the difference?

Author Steven Falk shares his tips on how to develop your bee ID skills only on pages 26-29 of BQ Mag issue #5.

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12/05/2022

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11/05/2022

Pick up some Apiguard treatments for your bees along with many other essential products! Only at our online store! (Collections available)

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11/05/2022

Check out Paula Carnell's article in our latest issue of BQ: Bees and Pollinators! Order now or read online at http://bq-mag.com.

Paula Carnell

09/05/2022

Have you picked up our latest issue of BQ yet? It's full of fantastic stories just like this!

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05/05/2022

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03/05/2022

Bees Can Distinguish Odd And Even Numbers, A First Outside Humans!

: https://iflscience.com/plants-and-animals/bees-can-distinguish-odd-and-even-numbers-a-first-outside-humans/

For the first time, a non-human animal has been found able to distinguish odd and even numbers – even when they have never seen specific numbers before. Th

03/05/2022

BQ Issue 5 digital magazine is now available at our website. Perfect for when you're out or on the go!

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BEES & OTHER POLLINATORS QUARTERLY £4.95 SPRING 2022 THE MAGAZINE FOR PEOPLE WHO CARE ABOUT NATURE What on earth is that? * How to improve your bee-spotting skills * It’s a Hairy-footed Flower Bee Bring back bugs -your garden will love you! ReBug your life Veg that bees love Food for you -and you...

25/04/2022

The latest issue of BQ: Bees and Pollinators Quarterly is out now!

A jam packed issue featuring how to identify , in Parliament, The Man Who Paints , mouth watering , your and more!

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22/04/2022

🌎 - pick up a copy of to learn more about the bees and pollinators that keep the world turning, and find out what you can do to encourage pollinators to your garden! 🐝

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22/04/2022

Order your copy of Issue 5 today! Don't miss out on our jam packed Summer issue 🐝

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BQ Magazine

21/04/2022

A new Natural History GCSE for the UK.

This new qualification is the result of a ten-year campaign by and author Mary Colwell.

Hit the link below for the full article:

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The new qualification is the result of a ten-year campaign by conservationist and author Mary Colwell. Here is the article she wrote for the summer 2021 issue of BQ Magazine, arguing passionately for the need to train a new generation of naturalists. By Mary Colwell Sometimes, when ideas are voiced....

19/04/2022

Starting to keep soon raises a of questions! Father and son master Ken and Dan Basterfield are here to answer common questions to help you become a beekeeping pro! Only in our latest issue of BQ!

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14/04/2022

Save The Bees With Innovative Bricks That Give Them A Safe Place To Nest

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Humanity’s relationship with insects is ancient and complex. While they can spread disease and wipe out crops, they are also vital to our survival on Planet Earth, as pollinators and recyclers. Edward Osborne Wilson, a leading American biologist, stated in one of his articles that “If insects we...