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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
Bee Hive In Hamilton To Be Removed Tomorrow
The City of Hamilton said that a hive of bees has been identified in a tree near the junction of Dundonald Street East and King Street. Beekeeper Spencer Field, of Passion Fields, has assessed the hive and scheduled its removal from the tree for approximately 9.30am on Thursday, November 29th. He said, “This hive is quite high up in the tree but the... Read more of this article
Staff Commended After Capturing Scorpion
A scorpion was discovered in Bermuda earlier this month, thought to be accidentally brought into Bermuda on cargo, and Fast Forward Freight staff have been “commended on their swift actions in preventing the escape of this scorpion.” On October 12th, employees of Fast Forward Freight saw the scorpion in one of their warehouses, captured... Read more of this article
Photos: Bee Hive To Be Removed At Arboretum
[Updated with photos & video] The Department of Parks is advising that tomorrow [Sept 24], starting at 6.00pm “trained bee keepers and Parks crews will facilitate the removal of a bee hive at the Arboretum.” “The bee hive is located near the Arboretum parking lot, and the Parks Department is advising the public that there will... Read more of this article
Study Explores Genetics Of Bermuda Fireworms
A study led by researchers at the American Museum of Natural History has investigated the genetics behind the “incredible luminous seasonal mating display produced by swarms of bioluminescent marine Bermuda fireworms.” A story in Science Daily said, “The beautiful bioluminescence of the Bermuda fireworm [Odontosyllis enopla], which lives... Read more of this article
