Bee News
Can Bees Be Considered Weapons?
Surprisingly, the answer is yes, and bees can be used as weapons. Wait, but can someone be charged for using bees as a weapon? Again, surprisingly, the answer is yes. This past week, a woman was charged with assault and battery, using bees as a weapon against law enforcement. Bees Used as Weapons Today The…
Read MoreCan Artificial Intelligence Replace Essential Pollinators?
In recent bee news, it seems technology and computers are becoming more intertwined in pollinators’ lives. Last month, we blogged about Oracle’s incredible technology to assist beekeepers worldwide in staying connected through a network designed to protect hives, food production, and bees from predators using early detection of hive irregularities. It appears now that a…
Read MoreThe People’s Garden Movement Benefits People and Pollinators
As the prices of essential foods have increased substantially, more people are looking to provide for themselves and not be as dependent on grocers for produce. Add the growing public interest in the environment, and it is the perfect platform for The People’s Garden movement. This movement is designed to enable and empower people to…
Read MoreRoyal Beekeeper Whispers the Sad News About the Queen
This week’s news about the death of the longest reigning monarch in England’s history stirred emotions as the mourning of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing began. As her casket is now in a location where the public can come and honor her, people are lining up and spending hours waiting to be close to this popular…
Read MoreTechnology Advances Impressively Track Data from Beehives Worldwide
The World Bee Project is a worldwide effort to research combined data from beehives around the globe to find out what helps bees thrive, patterns of behavior, trends, and the world’s hive health. More than 40 percent of honeybees are facing extinction, according to scientists. If the threat is not addressed, this will be devastating…
Read MoreNational Honeybee Awareness Day is Saturday, August 20th
Not to BEE confused with World Bee Day on May 20th, National Honeybee Day is a recognized day in the United States where beekeepers have an incredible opportunity to educate and promote the nation about the expansive bee industry and its relevance to our ecosystems. National Honeybee Awareness Day holiday here in the United States…
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