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Do Bees Feel Pain?
Do Bees Feel Pain? Researchers report recent observations of bees tending to their wounds, strengthening the debate on whether bees feel pain. Bees that appear to groom injuries are re-igniting questions on bees’ consciousnesses and if they feel pain or are simply following a biological natural response. It is currently thought that bees and other…
Read MoreSwarm Catching: An Intriguing Concept Requiring a Little Bit of Luck
Swarm Catching: An Intriguing Concept Requiring a Little Bit of Luck If you are not a fan of bees, catching a swarm is the last thing you think about when picturing swarming bees buzzing through the air or conglomerating on your fence post. However, attempts to catch bees in swarms is more common of an…
Read MoreWhat Bees Collect V What Bees Make
What Bees Collect V What Bees Make Bees are known to collect many things from the environment, including pollen and nectar. There are a few things that bees need that they must make from the raw ingredients. Instead of collecting honey and propolis, bees collect the necessary materials they need to make them. Bees spend…
Read MoreSolitary Bees V Social Bees
Solitary Bees V Social Bees There are more than 20,000 species of bees in the world. Approximately 4,000 are native to North America, and even more surprising is that only 10% of those bees are social, like bumblebees and honeybees. Around 90% of bees are solitary bees. Although movies like The Bee Movie portray honeybees…
Read MoreNew Homeowner Tips for Bee Removal
New Homeowner Tips for Bee Removal There are few things as exciting as buying a new home and finally getting the key to the front door. Regardless of where you call home, being mindful of bees surrounding your new home is a solid new homeowner decision. Honeybee swarms don’t know it is a moving day…
Read MoreDon’t Bee Fooled: How to Identify a Bee from a Wasp
Don’t Bee Fooled: How to Identify a Bee from a Wasp Even some entomologists are fooled when it comes to identifying bees and wasps. In some cases, it may be easier to see a little yellow and black buzzer and call it a bee, but many times, it is more challenging than one would think…
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