Officially classified as endangered since 2016, bees now need protection more than ever before. A practice that has been developing more and more is urban apiculture. Bees are establishing homes in cities all over the world, including Paris, London, New York and Luxembourg. Contrary to what one might think, urban apiculture is very beneficial for populations of this kind of breeding. The diversity of the flora, thanks to the large variety of flowers present on balconies and in parks, and the absence of pesticides offer a perfect environment for the development of colonies.
Wildgen, which has always been devoted through an appropriate and integrated approach to various causes and CSR projects, decided that it was time to act. Through its Wildgen 4 Environment program, the key values of which are respect for biodiversity and protection of the environment, The WildBees Project was born.
During summer 2017, two hives were installed in the garden of the firm, located near the Pétrusse. By letting the bees flourish in an appropriate environment in the heart of Luxembourg City, Wildgen actively participates in their preservation.
In order to develop the bees’ long-term autonomy, some employees have been trained in beekeeping and workshops are organised to raise awareness about the importance of biodiversity protection and respect for the environment. Phytosanitary products have been completely banned from the office’s garden, and honey plants have been planted.
In order preserve the species and their “mellicola" production, we have decided to reserve the honey produced for the little workers so that they can feed themselves during the winter. If the honey production is sufficient for us to profit from a little surplus, we will be happy to offer some to our clients to draw their attention to the gifts that nature can offer and to the need to preserve it.
Do not hesitate to follow the evolution of our hives! We keep updated a logbook, which is available HERE. You will find lots of information on bees, as well as a summary of the state of our hives after each visit.
Any questions? Contact Stéphanie Leclercq, Chef Marketing Officer, and this is with pleasure that she will give you more information about our hives!
