Bees in Zoetermeer: ​​on this map you can check the number of bee species

Bees are very useful animals, because they spread pollen, which produces fruit and flowers. Various bee species are also flying around in Zoetermeer. Wondering how many species are buzzing around your street? Then read on!

There are more than 20,000 different wild bee species in the world. According to the KRO-NCRV, there are about 360 species in the Netherlands. But are the bees actually doing well?

Bees in the Netherlands

To get straight to the point: no. According to Natural monuments more than half of the 360 ​​bee species are endangered. This is because there is little biodiversity in the Netherlands. You might think that the meadows around Zoetermeer are good places for bees, but nothing could be further from the truth, according to KRO-NCRV. The meadows are empty plains for bees where there is nothing to eat. The broadcaster claims that the Netherlands has the least biodiversity in Europe after Malta. In the city, the diversity of bees is sometimes greater than in the meadows.

Bees in Zoetermeer

Zoetermeer is one of the most bee-friendly cities, according to The Netherlands Buzzes. This organization is committed to the wild bee. You will notice this, among other things, through the bee hotels in the city and we even have a bee roundabout on Zwaardslootseweg. But much more can be done for the bee in Zoetermeer, and you can contribute to that!

That can be more

How many bee species can you find in your street? You can see that on this map of the KRO-NCRV. Scroll all the way down and enter your zip code (or navigate to your street on the map). If you put your mouse on your street, you will see how many species of bees find a home in your area. For example, you can see that there are more bees in the Meerzicht, Rokkeveen, Noordhove and Leyens districts than in other places in our city. In Oosterheem the streets look very purple on the map. Bees are not happy with tiled gardens and tightly mown sun beds. Get busy with flower seeds and make sure your garden becomes an attractive habitat for the bee.

This is how you help the bees in Zoetermeer

Do you want to make your neighborhood more attractive to these flying friends? Then we have some tips for you!

Source: Natural monuments, KRO-NCRV and National Bee Count