Bees and Wasps: Friends or Foes?
Bees and Wasps: Friends or Foes? The reaction to seeing a bee or wasp may differ. There are some individuals who may be concerned when facing either, which is most often associated with the dread of a painful sting. It is not uncommon for bees and wasps to be mistaken for one another; however, bees…
Read MoreHelping Bees Through the Summer
Helping Bees Through the Summer Summer is the time of year when bees typically buzz around, staying so busy that it is hard to catch them still. Bees work diligently throughout their life cycles. Many in our nation have reports of fewer encounters with bees in the wild, and this has alerted beekeepers and enthusiasts…
Read MoreIndications of a Healthy Beehive: Five Things Beekeepers Notice
Indications of a Healthy Beehive: Five Things Beekeepers Notice A beekeeper’s job is to care for bees, and many new beekeepers have decided to take part in keeping Honeybees. Some beekeepers begin the role of creating bridges for the pollination system, while others embark on this adventure to harvest the golden honey that bees produce.…
Read MoreExploring The Many Hats of Worker Bees
Exploring The Many Hats of Worker Bees Bees are astonishing insects, each group performing incredible feats as part of their daily tasks. Although the attention often goes to the queen, the worker bees are behind the scenes to ensure everything is in order. Looking at the many hats that worker bees wear in their roles…
Read MoreSpotlight on the Important Roles of the Honeybee Queen
Spotlight on the Important Roles of the Honeybee Queen The queen honeybee is revered as the one member of the beehive who keeps everything together, and in essence, she does. The queen is the monarch and is solely responsible for laying eggs. The queen’s life has one purpose, and her fulfillment of that role profoundly…
Read MoreOnce Again, Bees Make Headlines and Turn Heads
Once Again, Bees Make Headlines and Turn Heads If you have not read, watched, or heard about the latest bee headline in North Carolina, it is something that makes most people uneasy to even think about. This occurrence is not the first time, nor will it be the last. Bees do what they want, when…
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