Bombi Natura

Help discover where wild bees nest

When we think about providing habitat for bees, we tend to pay a lot of attention to planting species that…

Do seed bombs or seed balls work?

If you've looked for information on how to help pollinators, you've probably come across...

Five Mediterranean plants to attract pollinators

During the spring of 2024 and 2025, we visited four gardens in Murcia to evaluate which plants…

Citizen science initiatives to which you can contribute

Citizen science is the involvement of citizens in scientific projects and is fundamental to the development of...

How to make an insect drinker

With temperatures reaching over 40°C and low rainfall in many regions, it is...

4 board games with insects as protagonists

In recent years, there has been a clear boom in the world of computer games....

Why do insects "sing"?

The songs of cicadas and crickets are among the most characteristic sounds of the...

How do plants attract pollinators?

Many plant species, particularly those that produce flowers, depend on or benefit from animals...

Nocturnal pollinators: who they are and how they locate flowers

Nocturnal pollination is a phenomenon that is much less well known than diurnal pollination, but of great importance...

Films for insect lovers

Insects rarely star in films, but there are a few works that have brought us closer to their...

How does climate change affect insects?

Insects comprise herbivorous, predatory, parasitoid, pollinating, decomposing and detritivorous species found throughout the world....

The effect of light pollution on insects

Light pollution, often overlooked, has a negative impact on insects. The...

How and why does metamorphosis occur?

Metamorphosis, a transformative process in insects, can be incomplete or complete. In metamorphosis...

Peat-free compost to protect insects

Peatlands are peat-rich wetlands, which are very important for carbon storage. However,...

Why do insects fly around artificial light?

Insects are attracted to artificial light, a phenomenon not yet fully understood. A...

Inspiring examples of citizen participation

We start 2025 by showing you how small actions can make a difference in insect conservation....

5 eco-friendly alternatives to replace herbicides in your garden

Glyphosate, a compound used in herbicides, affects the health of wildlife and could also...

Insect strategies to survive the winter

How do insects survive the winter? While some insects migrate to warmer climates, others enter the...

Original gifts for insect and biodiversity lovers

If you are looking for an original gift for someone who loves nature, this list will give you ideas:...

The impact of pesticides on insect populations

Pesticides are substances of chemical or biological origin that are released into the environment in order to...

Considerations when choosing an insect hotel

Insect hotels are structures made of different materials and shapes, designed to provide shelter for insects....

Of Nomads and Andrenas

Bees need a place to rest and place their young. In this case, the...

Learning from photography

Insect photography, apart from being a very entertaining way of learning, can also help us to...

Welcome with a couple of recommendations

We open the blog by recommending two books published this year that explore the world of pollinators ....