Thanking Bees This Thanksgiving
Thanking Bees This Thanksgiving The specific percentage of food on the average American’s table this upcoming holiday resulting from bee pollination is debatable. What is not debatable is that bees are critical pollinators, and regardless of the statistics, many of the foods we enjoy for Thanksgiving are there because of bees and other pollinators. It…
Read MoreWhen You Discover Your New Neighbors Are Beekeepers
When You Discover Your New Neighbors Are Beekeepers Moving can be stressful and exciting, and it offers a new start. However, along with moving comes all the unknowns of the new location: the best local food, a dentist, and what your new neighbors are like. We all hope for the knock at the door and…
Read MoreBeehives Without Borders
Beehives Without Borders A recent bee-related trending post on Instagram showed an impressive display of bees adapting to no frames in the hive and building a breathtaking honeycomb structure. So, why do beekeepers use frames in their hives? What happens if they do not? Surprisingly, many beekeepers are legally required to provide frames for their…
Read MoreWhat’s That Smell? The Role of Bee Pheromones
What’s That Smell? The Role of Bee Pheromones Bees are incredible creatures that are responsible for a large percentage of our pollination and thriving food crops. Bees are reliant on their olfactory senses, which is what makes their unique pheromones such an integral and essential part of a bee colony’s survival. Honeybee Colony Pheromones Pheromones,…
Read MoreGround Bees Are Critical Pollinators Too
Ground Bees Are Critical Pollinators Too Although most people think bees live in beehives and buzz around their hive, ground bees comprise more than 70% of all bee species. It may be surprising that not all ground bees can fly, so they nest underground. Ground bees are known as digger bees, and they burrow into…
Read MoreDo Bees Sting Animals?
Do Bees Sting Animals? The answer to whether or not bees sting animals is yes! Contrary to the Winnie the Pooh scenes, which depict bears freely taking all the honey they want, bees will sting when threatened, and this includes animals. Bears taking honey from a hive will result in stings, but when the bear…
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