I was pleased recently to see a splendid looking Hornet in the garden and something I don't see too often.
However I am lucky this year to have quite good numbers of Bees (especially Bumble Bees ) & Hoverflies visiting the garden encouraged by the wild flowers I planted specifically to attract them.
Whilst I enjoyed the view of the Hornet I have noticed it now several times and wonder what impact this may have on the other Bees in the garden.
My understanding is they predate Honey Bees etc and now wonder if it might have a detrimental impact on the other Bees I am trying to encourage in the garden.
I'm not sure if Hornets prey on Bumble Bees for example but certainly do not relish the thought of all the Bees being killed off by what can on all accounts be
quite a voracious killer of smaller Bees at least.
Any feedback or information on Hornets therefore much appreciated.
However I am lucky this year to have quite good numbers of Bees (especially Bumble Bees ) & Hoverflies visiting the garden encouraged by the wild flowers I planted specifically to attract them.
Whilst I enjoyed the view of the Hornet I have noticed it now several times and wonder what impact this may have on the other Bees in the garden.
My understanding is they predate Honey Bees etc and now wonder if it might have a detrimental impact on the other Bees I am trying to encourage in the garden.
I'm not sure if Hornets prey on Bumble Bees for example but certainly do not relish the thought of all the Bees being killed off by what can on all accounts be
quite a voracious killer of smaller Bees at least.
Any feedback or information on Hornets therefore much appreciated.