Are Bees Invited To Your Barbeque?
Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner, and you know what that means – outdoor BBQs! Warmer weather and people feeling safer attending gatherings means that this upcoming holiday weekend is sure to be packed with outdoor events and family fun. While you are planning your menus and packing the coolers, don’t forget to…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Pollinators
About 95% of the time, if you were to ask someone about pollinators, they would immediately talk about honey bees. Honey bees are the best known pollinators. In fact, they are the most prevalent pollinators in nature. They play a vital role, but they are not the only insects or animals that contribute to the…
Read MoreAll About Honey, Beeswax and Propolis
Beehives are truly incredible! Did you know that there are three primary materials that are used in building this amazing structure? Honey, beeswax and propolis. While each of these is unique in its own way, they all share one thing in common: they are produced by the honey bee. By understanding how honey, beeswax and…
Read More4 Situations Where You Need Live Bee Removal
At D-Tek Live Bee Removal, we get lots of calls from San Diego residents who think they need a professional bee removal technician, but aren’t sure if their bee situation is big enough to call in the experts. In most cases, if you think you have a problem, you probably do. Anytime you think you…
Read MoreHave You Seen a Bee Swarm This Spring?
Spring is bee swarming season! You may have spotted a swarm in your area. If not, you still have a chance to spot this amazing phenomenon. Honey bees can still swarm in the summer and fall. However, bees normally will swarm in the springtime. What causes this mass migration? It’s all a part of normal…
Read MoreWhy Does the Hive Need Drones?
Queens and worker bees get all of the attention. But, what about the drone bee? We don’t hear about these honey bees quite as much, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t play an important role within the hive. Drones lead a fascinating life. Even their death is quite extraordinary! Drones have one primary purpose…
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