The Buzz About Bee Sleep
Whether you know it or not, bees sleep. The resting position of bees is quite endearing as they lower their heads and rest their wings on their backs. Bees’ relentless work habits and dedication to their queen often make it seem unreasonable that sleep is on the day’s agenda. However, these little pollinators tire of…
Read MoreHow Native, Non-Native, and Invasive Plants Impact the Ecosystem
How Native, Non-Native, and Invasive Plants Impact the Ecosystem Most people have heard the terms native and non-native when it comes to plants or animals that may or may not be considered helpful to the environment. There are differences in how native, non-native and invasive species impact the health of the natural resources in your…
Read MoreSeven Buzzing Facts About Queen Bees
Seven Buzzing Facts About Queen Bees Bees are responsible for contributing to the food chain, and it is all because of the Queen. Queen bees have royal secrets, and beekeepers understand their relevance, importance, and how critical they are to a beehive’s survival. It is no wonder that every other bee in the beehive is…
Read MoreHow to Ensure Bees are Safely Removed from Your Property
There is an undeniable shift in thinking and approach to bees, with many more people wanting to ensure bees are safely and humanely removed when it is necessary. There are several instances where swarms are left alone, and existing beehives on properties are left to thrive when not in a harmful place for the people…
Read MoreBeekeeping and Mead Making
If this is the first time you have heard of mead, or honey wine, you may picture a Renaissance Faire crowded with cosplay-dressed adults chugging it down out of a stein. If this is what you picture in your head, you are not far off. Mead making has been around since 7000 BC. It is…
Read MoreUsing Artificial Intelligence to Save the Bees
What began as a curiosity about declining bee colonies, artificial intelligence is serving as a valuable data collector to monitor bee activity and provide scientists and beekeepers information to better provide for bees’ needs to encourage continued survival and reproduction. Artificial intelligence (AI) is able to survey hives 24 hours a day, capturing activity, behavior,…
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