Bee News
What is the Role of the Drone in a Honey Bee Colony?
Out of all the bees in a colony, the drone often gets the least respect. Queen bees and workers attract a lot of attention due to their roles in the hive. Plus, they both get frequent mentions in pop culture and common English phrases. However, let’s not discount the drone quite yet. Although they don’t…
Read MoreWhat Happens in a Beehive Cell?
Although most of us don’t get an up close and personal look at the inside of a beehive, we know that an awful lot goes on inside those tiny cells. Thousands of honey bees work in unison for the survival of the colony. Each of them have a very specific job that must be done…
Read MoreAre Worker Bees the Busiest Bees?
The worker honey bee gets its name because she will have many jobs throughout her lifetime. Without their efforts, the hive wouldn’t be able to function and pollination would not occur at the rate required to sustain our agricultural system. Every day of their lives, from birth to their death, worker bees have vital work…
Read More5 Tips for Choosing the Right Bee Removal Company
As one of the leaders in San Diego live bee removal, we know that it can be stressful and downright scary to find a honey bee swarm or hive on your property. At the first sign of an infestation, you have to make a decision about how to remove the hive and which company to…
Read MoreWho’s Who in a Honey Bee Colony?
A honey bee hive is bustling with activity. During the course of an average day, the members of the hive perform a multitude of jobs to help sustain the colony. From producing new bees and caring for the young to foraging for food and finding a suitable home when the colony grows too large, the…
Read MoreThe Early Life of a Worker Bee
We focus a lot of our attention on the work that adult bees accomplish in their relatively short lives. From reproduction and pollination to making honey and building hives, honey bees are truly as busy as the old saying goes. One aspect of honey bee life that we spend less time discussing is their early…
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