This year, Bees’ Needs Week (8 – 14 July) makes a call on the public to take four simple actions to help pollinators. To sustain bee populations, people can:
- Grow more flowers, shrubs and trees
- Let patches of garden and land grow wild
- Cut grass less often
- Don’t disturb insect nest and hibernation spots
Individuals can also get involved by completing Flower-Insect-Timed (FIT) counts. FIT counts can be done anywhere, including gardens and parks, any time from April to September. For more information, read the Pollinator Monitoring Scheme instructions on how to submit a FIT count.