Bee News
5 Bee Movies to Buzz About
Bees, honey and beekeepers have played major roles in movies throughout time, but not one of those bees has earned themselves an Oscar nomination. What a shame. From villains to heroes, bees have been prolific in Hollywood cinema without the buzz they deserve. Whether they make a brief cameo or take center stage, these bee…
Read MoreWhat is a Varroa Mite?
Honeybees are mighty, but they certainly are not invincible. Bees face threats from all sides, including habitat loss, pesticides and disease. But, did you know that one of the greatest threats to the honeybee population is only one millimeter in size? Varroa mites feed on honeybees and spread deadly viruses throughout colonies. The small but…
Read MoreThe Many Jobs of Worker Bees
While the queen bee gets a lot of attention, the real stars of the hive are the worker bees. From the moment they emerge from their cells, worker bees begin the first of their many jobs within the hive. If worker bees wore hats, they would wear a lot of them! To get a better…
Read MoreThe History of 3 of Our Favorite Bee Idioms
A couple of months back, we told you about the origin of two of our favorite bee-related sayings: The Bee’s Knees and Busy as a Bee. If you haven’t read it, check it out! “The Bee’s Knees,” in particular, has a fascinating history, gaining in popularity with the Flappers of the 1920s. During that time,…
Read MoreWhat is Beeswax?
Did you know that everything that a honey bee makes is useful in some way? Of course, we are all familiar with the benefits and uses of honey. But, honeybees don’t stop there! They make a few other vital resources that can be used by humans: bee pollen, royal jelly and beeswax. Beeswax may not…
Read MoreDo Bees Sleep?
Bees are busy. But are they too busy to sleep? Many people are under the misconception that bees don’t sleep. They think that bees spend their days and nights foraging for nectar and pollen, taking care of their young and serving the queen. These little creatures are so amazing they must not need rest, right?…
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