Save Local Bees Conservation Program – Johnson Group
What Would Happen to Our World, If There Was No Bees…? Biologists and ecologists warned us before, that if honey bees went extinct, human would not survive for longer than 4 years.
Honey bees is the guardian of the eco system by maintaining the balance and playing the vital role of pollinators. It enable plants to reproduce, and ensure human have their food sources and agriculture functioning. However, the development of human society has been forcing the habitats of bees to shrink. With the excessive use of chemical pesticide, the number of bees in this world is now drastically decreasing, which is very worrying.
Johnson Group values the importance and contributions of bees to the natural ecosystem and human society. Behind the facade of social development, we have noticed a decline in the beekeeping industry in Hong Kong, and the survival of local bees is under serious threat. Furthermore, there is a lack of public awareness and understanding of beekeeping.
Therefore, in 2018, Johnson Group initiated the Save Local Bees Conservation Program. We actively promote the message of “saving bees” instead of “exterminating bees”, and work closely with local beekeepers to conserve local bees and support the sustainable development of local beekeeping in Hong Kong.
Bring the Bees Back to Where They Belong – The Nature
Whether it is in residential or commercial buildings, the most straightforward way to deal with a beehive is to arrange for a pest control company to directly use insecticides to kill the hive. The establishment of the Save Local Bees Conservation Program is precisely to educate the public and provide them with an alternative choice – to save instead of exterminate.
Upon receiving reports of beehives/bee colonies from customers, Johnson Group will collaborate with local beekeepers to try to relocate the bee colonies to bee farms close to nature, allowing them to continue their lives and honey production.
Beekeepers and Save Local Bees team often venture into dangerous places to rescue bees, and the process from rescue, management, to beekeeping is not easy. We hope that your decision can save this group of vulnerable lives. Thank you for supporting the Save Local Bees Conservation Program.
Save Local Bees Instagram & Facebook
Not only Johnson Group, The Bees Kingdom has noticed the drastic decrease of bees population. And they are also determined to save the honey bees, as well as our nature!
FunBee was the ambassador they sent to us. Follow Funbee’s Instagram for more fun news and fun facts about the world of bees!
Save Local Bees Sustainability For Enterprise
ESG indicators have become a global trend in recent years, closely related to corporate governance. Within the “Environmental Protection” category, “Biodiversity” naturally becomes an issue worthy of attention and support by businesses. We welcome like-minded corporate friends to join us in the conservation of local honeybees, contributing to the sustainable development of the beekeeping industry in Hong Kong!
Green Talk
Provide a lecture to introduce the Save Local Bees conservation program to businesses, helping more people understand the importance of saving bees.
Bee Farm Tours
Visit the bee farm in person, experience the daily life of beekeepers, and engage in organic farming to get closer to nature.
Title Sponsorship
Offer beehive sponsorship opportunities to help support beekeeping and contribute to the protection of the local beekeeping industry.
Bee Rescue Mission
If you discover a beehive, you can contact us for on-site handling, providing the bees with a second chance at life.
Market Booths
We can set up market booths for charity sales, offering local honey and SLB series product. The proceeds will directly support SLB conservation programs and local beekeepers.
IP Licensing
We sincerely invite interested partners to collaborate through IP design, working together to create infinite possibilities.
Save Local Bees Sustainable Campus
Kindergarten Activity – Little Bee Workshop
- Use our cartoon character – FunBee to introduce bee knowledge, allowing children & kids to learn in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.
- Organize interactive games and group activities to learn cooperation and teamwork spirit from the habits of bees.
Primary & Secondary School Activities – Local Beekeeping & Conservation Talk & Seminar
- Understand the crucial role bees play in nature, fostering ecological conservation awareness by studying bee ecology, pollen dissemination and other related knowledge.
- Understand the mission of our Save Local Bees Conservation Program to raise awareness towards local bee conservation.
Outdoor Educational Activity – Bee Farm Day
- Through on-site guided tours for teachers and students at the bee farm, enjoy a different learning experience and adventurous exploration.
- Get away from the city and get close to nature, learning about biodiversity and sustainable green living up close.
- Suitable for group participation, able to flexibly accommodate school annual schedules – suitable for events such as teacher-student activities, parent-child activities, teacher development days, and parent-teacher activities.
Save Local Bees Latest News & Event Highlights
Save Local Bees Natural Local Honey
Your Support Will Make a Big Difference for Local Bees!
We have different favours of Multifloral, Ivy Tree, or Lychee/Longan honey, welcome to purchase honey at GreenSTORE! Sales will be allocated to support local beekeepers & Save Local Bees Conservation Program!
Bee-Saving Stories
Our Honey Bee Rescue Mission – Kerry Logistics’s Product Customization and Consolidation Centre (PC³) in Tai Po Industrial Estate
Save Local Bees Rescuers, assemble! Johnson Group has recently teamed up with our local beekeeper to embark on another bee-saving journey at Kerry Logistics’s Product Customization and Consolidation Centre (PC³) in Tai Po Industrial Estate.
The mission was extremely challenging as the discovered beehive is not only a colony that has been inhabited for over a year, with a total of seven honeycombs, but it is also hidden within a large wooden container. We are even seeking help from company staff and using an electric forklift to kickstart this meaningful mission!
Sept 2023
Littles Bees in the Forbidden Place
Johnson Group has recently teamed up with our local beekeeper, Uncle Kwong, to embark on a bee-saving journey on the rooftop of the Municipal Services Building in Kowloon City.
The mission was extremely challenging, as we had to rescue the bees in hot weather and the beehive was hidden in a narrow space under the rooftop’s air conditioning duct.
Aug 2023
Littles Bees in the Forbidden Place
Recently a client reported to us that a group of small bees were found at an ancestors’ resting place, started building their hive. Unfortunately, the location where the bees live is very near to a big drainage channel, they could be in danger when the rain flushes in during spring and summer.
We were there together with a local beekeeper to save the bees and the entire process was a success. Yet the beekeeper said that these little bees are actually quite week and small, so even after they were brought home, he still has to feed them with honey and pollen for about a year before the bees can go out and collect nectar on their own.
Nov 2018
Happy Ending
A honeybee swarm was found on the rooftop early October in Yuen Long. At first, the homeowner approached the authority for help but then he was upset by their answers, “We can kill the bees only, no other option” the authority said.
As the homeowner wanted to save the bees, he finally made a call to us for help. When we got there, we looked for the queen first. After putting it into the bag, other bees flew into the “bee bag” too.
We are very glad to keep the bees away from wasps and birds. In just a month, we are told by the beekeeper that a new beehive is built and the colony is getting stronger.
Oct 2018
A Great Migration
A beehive was reported on the rooftop of an industrial building.
We knew clearly that other pest control companies would just spray toxic pesticides and kill all the bees.
Finally, we spent three hours under a bright and hot sunlight just to lead 40,000 of them into a bee bag.
They are now living in a new home and well care by a local beekeeper.
Late May 2018
Save the Orphans
A beehive underneath a drain was reported.
When we got there, we found the queen has already been taken probably by a bee hobbyist.
Instead of leaving those “orphans” behind, we still brought them back to the bee farm and assigned a new queen for them. We knew if we left them unattended, they would eventually die in one month.
Late April 2018
Protect Local Bees And Beekeepers, Contribute To The Nature!
For over 70 years, Johnson Group has been striving for the conservation of both insects and animals, as well as their natural habitats while carrying out our pest control and cleaning services. In recent years, we have collaborated with different organizations including hosting seminars, sharing sessions, and bringing FunBee to booths and mini markets, receiving great responses! We are more than happy to work with other organizations or enterprises that wish to protect nature (particularly the bees). If you want to be a part of the conservation program, whether through purchasing local honey, saving bees, or organizing public events, please do not hesitate to contact us! Thank you for your support!
Bees in Hong Kong
The most common bees found in Hong Kong is the Apis Cerana, which is often referred as the Asian Bees or Eastern Bees. The second most common ones are the Apis mellifera ligustica, which is often referred as Italian Bees.
Asian Bees are native to Hong Kong, they are so used to the climate, so that they could work and pick honey all year as flowers blossom in Southern China regions for 4 seasons. They will only stop going out when the temperature reached around 8°C, whereas, Italian Bees will take the rest during winter.
Italian Bees were brought to Asia by beekeepers because they are much easier to manage with a longer history of being domesticated. However, apart from the ‘vacations’ they take, Asian Bees are very different in ‘taste’ as well to the Italian Bees. While Italian Bees like to pick honey from one specific flower, such as acacia honey or rapeseed floral honey, Asian Bees like to mix in all the flavours. Therefore, they are known for producing Multifloral, Ivy Tree, or Lychee/Longan honey etc. Because of the rarity and unique tastes, honey from Asian Bees are often of better value.
Asian Bees (Apis cerana)
Italian Bees (Apis mellifera ligustica)
