Bee News
How Do Bees and Other Animals Respond to the Solar Eclipse?
How Do Bees and Other Animals Respond to the Solar Eclipse? Next Monday, a total solar eclipse will pass over North America. A solar eclipse at this time of year is sure to bring new information on how living things, specifically bees, birds, and plants, respond to this daytime darkness. Those familiar with bees and…
Read MoreSwarm Intelligence (S.I.) V Artificial Intelligence (A.I.)
Swarm Intelligence (S.I.) V Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Undeniably, Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is changing interfaces worldwide. It is hard to keep up with the new ways A.I. is being utilized, but most don’t realize that the natural behavior of bees and many other species using swarm intelligence is something that is now being used in robots,…
Read MoreImmediate Actions to Take Following a Wasp or Bee Sting
Immediate Actions to Take Following a Wasp or Bee Sting Every family has a secret way of treating a bee or wasp sting; some traditions go back generations and may not make logical sense. So, what is the most effective way to handle a sting? There are some things that can be done immediately following…
Read MoreHow Experts Determine the Age of a Beehive in a Structure
How Experts Determine the Age of a Beehive in a Structure One of the first things a bee technician does when they arrive on a property is to determine the age of the beehive that needs to be removed. When a beehive is completely exposed, the size, shape, and other factors can tell the age,…
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,…
Read MoreThe Wonders of Bee Pollination
The Wonders of Bee Pollination Bees are fascinating, and it is interesting to know about their role in pollination and how it affects many things relevant to our daily lives, including vibrant flowers, fruit trees, seeds, and more. Although bees do not wear capes, they are considered nature’s little superheroes because of their magical pollination…
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