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DENR To Host Fire Ant Info Session On Dec 11
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] is inviting the public to a free information session at Bermuda College next week in light of the recent discovery of red imported fire ants in Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “The lecture will take place on Thursday, 11 December, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in North Hall and... Read more of this article
Bermuda Teams Trained In Invertebrates
UK research scientist Dr. Danni Sherwood is nearing the end of a three-week programme in Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “A visiting research scientist from the United Kingdom, Dr Danni Sherwood, is nearing the end of a three-week programme in Bermuda that has strengthened the Island’s ability to better understand, identify and manage... Read more of this article
‘Red Fire Ants’ Confirmed In Bermuda
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] has confirmed the “presence of red imported fire ants [Solenopsis invicta] in Bermuda following a recent discovery in Hamilton Parish.” A Govetnment spokesperson said. “The finding was made by local plant pathologist Sam Fraser-Smith of PlantLab Ltd., who contacted DENR after... Read more of this article
New Crustacean Species Discovered In Bermuda
A team of scientists has discovered a new species of crustacean living deep within the limestone caves of Bermuda, according to a report by Discover Wildlife. The story said, “The cave-dwelling animal, which is new to science, highlights the fragility of the island’s subterranean habitats, say scientists. “The tiny copepod – a group... Read more of this article
DENR Responds To Spotted Lanternfly
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] responded to reports of ‘spotted lanternflies’ — an invasive insect species — discovered aboard two cruise ships, with DENR noting that “both ships fully cooperated with DENR’s protocols, ensuring the effective elimination of the invasive pest.” A Government... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Bermuda Glass Butterfly
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a glass butterfly with Bermuda flag accents adorning its wings. The design is also available below as a Facebook profile cover image, and you can check back on Bernews every Wednesday for our latest free phone wallpaper and social media graphic download. To access more phone... Read more of this article
Entomologist Claire Jessey To Speak On Ants
The Eco Lunch & Learn series — a collaboration between Bermuda College and BEST — will hold the first presentation of the third series on October 28th with entomologist Claire Jessey set to speak on ants. A spokesperson said, “The popular Eco Lunch & Learn series, a collaboration between Bermuda College and BEST [Bermuda Environmental... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Butterfly On Flower
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series shows a close up view of one of the island’s smaller residents, with this phone wallpaper/lock screen featuring an image of a Bermuda butterfly sitting on a flower. The design is also available below as a Facebook profile cover image, and you can check back on Bernews every Wednesday... Read more of this article
Video: BTA Spotlights Spencer Field Beekeeping
In the first of a series featuring ‘BTA Harvest Heroes’ for the 2021 Restaurant Weeks, the Bermuda Tourism Authority highlighted Spencer Field of Passion Fields Beekeeping. The BTA said, “Today we’re spotlighting Spencer Field of Passion Fields Beekeeping Ltd. He’s helping to restore our bee population while producing... Read more of this article
The Fig Sphinx Moth: A New Bermuda Resident
In the Winter Edition of Envirotalk, Department Of Environment & Natural Resources Entomologist Claire Jessey highlights the Fig Sphinx moth, which is apparently a new resident of the island. In the report, Ms. Jessey said, “In October 2017, a large and unfamiliar moth was presented to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources for... Read more of this article
Bee Hive Near The Entrance Of Fort Hamilton
An active bee hive has been identified near the entrance of Fort Hamilton, and the City has engaged the services of bee keeper to relocate the hive, and in the meantime the City is urging visitors to the Fort to be “aware of the situation and proceed with caution.” A City of Hamilton spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton advises... Read more of this article
8 Week Beekeeping Course Beginning In April
Passion Fields Maintenance and Beekeeping will be holding an 8-week beekeeping course starting in April. In an online post, Passion Fields Maintenance and Beekeeping Ltd. said, “Discover the inner workings of a bee hive! We are so pleased to be introducing a 8-week beekeeping course, beginning in April. “Meet with us once a week, on either... Read more of this article
