Description
Enhance the biodiversity of your conservation and wildlife areas by introducing a vital part of the ecosystem, a Beepol Live Bumblebee Colony.
This colony of native British bees compromises a Queen, workers and eggs. When delivered this large hive holds 60–80 worker bees, with the hive population increasing to much higher numbers over the course of a season.
Supplied with sugar water as an initial internal food source, this colony of native Bombus terristris audax should live for 2–3 months, depending on weather and conditions.
Ideal for increasing the biodiversity of wildlife areas at golf clubs, bowling clubs or any other sports and recreation facility with areas set aside for ecological diversity. The Beepol Live Bumblebee Colony is also suitable for domestic gardens.
**Please note that delivery takes around two weeks and is only made on Thursdays.**
Over recent decades populations of bumble bees have crashed with a number of native species threatened with extinction.
These insects play a crucial role in the wider ecosystem by pollinating food crops and wildflowers. In this role bumble bees contribute significantly towards biodiversity.
By introducing a live bumblebee colony into your local environment alongside existing ecological management areas and gardens, you can help to support their conservation and mitigate population declines.
The colony colony of native Bombus terristris audax is supplied in a self contained box hive. It requires no maintenance and is easy to put in place. Each year simply order a new colony as this colony has a summer life cycle of around 2–3 months. The live colony is available from May through to July.
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For further information on the Beepol Live Bumblebee Colony, please contact a member of our technical sales team on 01952 897917.
Delivery & Returns
Any applicable delivery charges will be calculated at checkout. Certain products qualify for next working day delivery if ordered before 1pm, excluding bank holidays and the festive season. Please be aware that deliveries to remote areas, including the Highlands and Cornwall, may take longer. Additional charges apply for non-mainland locations — please contact the office for further details, or you can learn more about our delivery options here.
A signature is required upon delivery. If no one is available, you can leave a signed note for the driver requesting the parcel be left in a secure location without a signature. However, please be aware that this is done at your own risk and is subject to the driver's discretion.
For large orders, please be aware that if you require a smaller 7.5 tonne lorry, the maximum weight for pallets is 750kg - otherwise the standard pallet size limit of 1000kg applies.
Please note:
- For deliveries that require a pallet, the pallet/packaging itself is the customer's responsibility and will not be uplifted or taken upon delivery.
- Deliveries are kerb side only.
- It is possible a pallet order can be delivered on a vehicle up to the size of a 26T lorry.
If you have any access restrictions for lorries or large vehicles, please speak to our sales team on +44 (0)1952 641949.
Collection from our Telford, Shropshire, Trade Counter is available for this product.