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    Default Bumblebees

    I'm a bit concerned about the number of dead bumblebees I keep finding in my garden over the last month. I just found another one on my apple blossom this morning. I don't use any type of chemical spray and I haven't seen any agricultural spraying going on round here, so is it this bee virus do you think?
    As I have only ever seen about half a dozen honey bees in this garden in the last 5 years, I depend on the bumblebees to pollinate my fruit and flowers. There has usually been a healthy population of both white-tailed and yellow in past years. Any advice would be gratefully received.

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    I've just walked to the shop and I saw 6 dead bumblebees or lying dormant on the ground.
    God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
    Courage to change the things I can,
    And wisdom to know the difference.

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    You'll get some info on bumblebees here:
    http://www.bumblebeeconservation.org.uk
    I'm a member of the Trust and have found them to be very helpful in answering any questions you might have.

    You might find the details at the following links of interest:
    http://www.bumblebeeconservation.org...is_this_normal
    http://www.bumblebeeconservation.org...bumblebees.htm

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