What is the difference between bees and Africanized bees?
When you think of a “bee”, what image comes to your mind? For some people, the vision of a small, black and yellow bumblebee lazily moving from flower to flower might be the one they conjure. For others, the bee in question might be more aggressive in nature and be a source of fear rather…
Read MoreWhat are Honey Bees Like?
Depending upon where you live, you’ve probably seen bees before. It’s even possible that you’ve experienced their sting and can recognize them on site. Do you know what bees actually are, however, and why they are important to the health of the ecosystem and humans alike? Many people just see a buzzing insect with a…
Read MoreWhen You Might Need Bee Removal
Bees are an important part of the ecosystem. That is perhaps especially true for honey bees, which help to pollinate a surprising amount of the food that humans tend to eat on a daily basis. This includes things like fruits and vegetables but can also include food that other animals humans eat need to consume…
Read MoreWhat is Bees Wax ?
What is bees wax and why is it so important ? Bees wax is a natural wax produced by bees and it is the main component of the honeycomb built by bees. Typically when bees are removed from the comb (or they leave one behind) the whole honeycomb is melted and then filtered to get rid…
Read MoreBee Pollen : An Excellent Health Supplement & Why You Should Care
Bee pollen has a long history of being used by people for medicinal and health-promoting purposes. It was an important part of ancient Chinese and Egyptian diets. In fact ancient medical books from famous physicians such as Hippocrates show that bee pollen was considered a must for a healthy diet. In Germany, bee pollen is officially…
Read More7 Things You Did Not Know About Bee Propolis
Most people have a lot of respect for bees. After all, they have the ability to sting like no other and they make delicious honey (such a paradox, isn’t it?). These hard-working insects however make another substance they are less known for- bee propolis. Propolis is a glue-like substance used to repair, mend and…
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