Author Archives: Peter Halford

Heatwaves fuel Asian hornet invasion

31-May-26 – The Telegraph
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/05/31/heatwaves-fuel-asian-hornet-invasion/

Asian Hornet nest found in Canary Islands for the first time

22-May-26 – Canarian Weekly
https://www.canarianweekly.com/posts/Asian-Hornet-nest-found-in-Canary-Islands-for-the-first-time

Dog owners warned over common, dangerous use of fipronil and imidacloprid

21-May-26 – Essex Live
https://www.essexlive.news/news/health/dog-owners-warned-over-common-10976392

How air pollutants affect bees and pollination

20-May-26 – IQAir
https://www.iqair.com/gb/newsroom/how-air-pollutants-affect-bees-and-pollination

Bee-ing in Harmony

19-May-26 – Psychology Today
https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/mothering-nature/202605/bee-ing-in-harmony

Government (Irish) unveils new plan to deal with the threat of Asian Hornets

16-May-26 – Newstalk
https://www.newstalk.com/podcasts/highlights-from-newstalk-breakfast/government-unveils-new-plan-to-deal-with-the-threat-of-asian-hornets

The May Planting Formula That Brings Bees and Butterflies Back to Your Yard Fast

15-May-26 – Homes and Gardens
https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/the-may-planting-formula-that-brings-bees-and-butterflies-to-your-yard

Typical English roast dinner potentially ‘drenched’ in 102 pesticides, says report

14-May-26 – The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/14/typical-english-roast-dinner-potentially-drenched-in-102-pesticides-says-report

Mystery of the disappearing bee colonies at Rodley Nature Reserve

13-May-26 – West Leeds Dispatch
https://westleedsdispatch.com/mystery-of-the-disappearing-bee-colonies-at-rodley-nature-reserve/

New species of wasp named after Sir David Attenborough for his 100th birthday

07-May-26 – Irish News
https://www.irishnews.com/entertainment/new-species-of-wasp-named-after-sir-david-attenborough-for-his-100th-birthday-H4F4UNUL2FMQHG2LVHQNI4IWQA/

A beekeeper who unleashed swarms of honeybees at police attempting to carry out an eviction against her friend has been jailed for six months.

05-May-26 – Scottish Legal News
https://www.scottishlegal.com/articles/and-finally-beehave-1

James Middleton's honey swap with beekeeper sisters Kate and Pippa: 'There's no rivalry'

04-May-26 – Hello
https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/899119/james-middleton-honey-exchange-kate-pippa-exclusive/

Gardeners told not to mow lawns for next 31 days

30-Apr-26 – Kent Live
https://www.kentlive.news/whats-on/whats-on-news/gardeners-told-not-mow-lawns-10942442

New Zealand drafts in Asian hornet hunters from UK

26-Apr-26 – BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckge54dvkjzo

Why Thunderstorms Can Make Your Pollen Allergies Worse – And What You Can Do About It

20-Apr-26 – Homes and Gardens
https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/thunderstorm-pollen-spikes-and-what-to-do-to-protect-yourself

Chinese Scientists Control Live Bees to Spy—You Won’t Believe How They Did It

17-Apr-26 – Futura Sciences
https://www.futura-sciences.com/en/chinese-scientists-control-live-bees-to-spy-you-wont-believe-how-they-did-it_30450/

'Don't throw coffee away' as BBC expert says it has 'great use' in your garden 'for bees'

15-Apr-26 – The Express
https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/garden/2194364/dont-throw-coffee-away-bbc

Yes, Bees Can See in Color – And These Are the Flowers They’re Most Attracted To

13-Apr-26 – Homes and Gardens
https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/colors-that-attract-bees

Bid to provide onsite welfare to bees rejected by planners

13-Apr-26 – Midlothian News
https://www.midlothianview.com/news/bid-to-provide-onsite-welfare-to-bees-rejected-by-planners

Children buzz to Parliament to demand law to protect nature and climate

10-Apr-26 – Independent Catholic News
https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/54761

I tried 16 supermarket honeys – a £4.90 pot from Sainsbury’s was the clear winner

19-Mar-26 – iNews
https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/supermarket-honeys-aldi-manuka-price-4272272

 Asian hornet nests detected in Algarve

30-Mar-26 – Portugal Resident
https://www.portugalresident.com/asian-hornet-nests-detected-in-algarve/

Thousands of British honey jars may contain traces of powerful cancer and pain drugs, scientists warn

24-Mar-26 – GB News
https://www.gbnews.com/lifestyle/honey-jar-warning-contamination-cancer-pain-drugs

Honey bees dance better with an audience

24-Mar-26 – Science Daily
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260324230105.htm

Wet winter may be behind 'devastating' bee losses

16-Mar-26 – BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1kgx31zypmo

Prince William teases Princess Kate about her favourite hobby: 'Be careful what you say!'

13-Mar-26 – Hello!
https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/889367/prince-william-teases-kate-middleton-favourite-hobby/

UNBEE-LIEVABLE Bumblebee queens can survive underwater for DAYS as experts accidentally uncover insect’s secret superpower

11-Mar-26 – The Sun
https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/38477514/bumblebee-queens-survive-underwater-superpower/

Mite threatening bee populations advances toward Netherlands, researchers warn

26-Feb-26 – NL Times
https://nltimes.nl/2026/02/26/mite-threatening-bee-populations-advances-toward-netherlands-researchers-warn

Packaging firm partners with bee monitoring expert on biodiversity mapping

Feb-26 – Envirotec Magazine
https://envirotecmagazine.com/2026/02/24/packaging-firm-partners-with-bee-monitoring-expert-on-biodiversity-mapping/

Luxembourg to provide financial aid for homeowners plagued by Asian hornets

11-Feb-26 – Luxembourg Times
https://www.luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/luxembourg-to-provide-financial-aid-for-homeowners-plagued-by-asian-hornets/130967362.html

Robots to the rescue of Europe’s declining bee colonies

09-Feb-26 – Euractiv
https://www.euractiv.com/news/robots-to-the-rescue-when-it-comes-to-europes-declining-bee-colonies/

Hornet alarm signals reveal individual colony identity and worker differences

03-Feb-26 – Natural Science News
https://naturalsciencenews.com/article/19733