Help the bees with the weeds, beekeepers tell local councils
Beekeepers association urges local councils not to remove weeds from rural paths to help Maltese bees
2 July 2021, 6:33am
by Laura Calleja
The Malta Beekeepers Association has drafted a proposal for local councils not to remove weeds from rural paths between 30 November and 31 May.
Six months of weed overgrowth? Abner Joe Buttigieg’s initiative promises that the wild grass will serve as a source of food for honeybees, one of the most crucial insects that risks being pushed out of the urban environment.
The Maltese beekeepers want an agreement with as many local councils on the island over the removal of wild grass from rural passages. “Wildflower flowers, many of which bloom in the spring season, serve as a source of food for much local wildlife, including honeybees. Over time, due to the country’s urbanisation, these food sources are declining,” Buttigieg said.