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Choose Wildflowers for a Bee-Friendly Garden
If you are a regular reader of our blog, then you may have read our last post about how you can help save honeybees. In that article, we share some practical ways that you can support honeybees as well as other pollinator populations. Here are just six ways you can do your part to help…
Read More6 Ways to Save Honeybees
It’s no surprise that honeybees and other pollinators play a vital role in our world’s agricultural systems. Bees have been disappearing, and this should be a major concern for everyone. Sure, it might seem like a big problem that you alone can’t solve. But there are plenty of practical things you can do to help…
Read MoreHow Do Bees Carry Pollen?
You probably know that honey bees collect nectar and pollen. But, do you know how they carry these valuable resources back to the hive? Honey bees are specially designed to collect, transport and process nectar and pollen into energy sources. They have unique physical features that enable them to do this important work and keep…
Read MoreWhy Do Bees Follow Me?
Did you know that bees have been considered signs of wealth, wisdom and good luck since the ancient times? Bees play a significant role in the mythology of ancient Greeks and Egyptians as symbols of life and love. In fact, the common name Melissa comes from the Greek meaning queen bee! With credentials like that,…
Read MoreAll The Details on Drones
All honeybees have a role and fulfill specific functions in the hive. From the matriarchal queen who leads the colony, to the worker bee who does the majority of the heavy lifting, each member of a colony has its purpose. Drones also play a vital role in the hive. They ensure the success and sustained…
Read More5 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…
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