At Environmental we assist with Native Bee conservation efforts by providing relocation and rescue services for Brisbane Native Stingless bees. Relocation of Native Bees is often required in sensitive areas or areas that are likely to be disturbed.
Australian Native bees are under threat due to habitat loss, deforestation, land clearing for development and pesticide use. We provide a removal, relocation and rescue service that aims to save some of the Brisbane native bee colonies that are lost each year.
Native Stingless bees are found throughout Brisbane, they are also commonly known as Sugarbag Bees. Species often found within Brisbane are Tetragonula Hockingsi and Tetragonula Carbonaria, they are one of the few species of native bees that form social nests. These Bees are approximately 4-5 mm long, small black insects that form nests in tree cavities, retaining walls, water meter boxes, under concrete and cavities both natural and man made.
Brisbane native bees are important for our biodiversity and the pollination of our native plants. Native bees have also been found to be effective pollinators of agricultural crop and a essential part of the Australian landscape.
When found Native bees should not be harmed or poisoned. Native Stingless bees do not sting, although when disturbed often respond in defense by biting tender skin areas including entering your eyes and ears.
We are specialist Native Beekeepers in Brisbane and can also assist in maintenance of your Native Stingless Bees in domestic hives including replacement of old decayed hives and hive splinting to produce two hives from your existing hive.
Feel free to phone Luke on 0418759373, for information and to arrange safe removal of Native Stingless Bees in Brisbane.
For Our Brisbane Native Bee Rescue site click here
For Our Brisbane Native Bee resuce facebook page click here
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