Bee News
Royal 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…
Read MoreResearch Proving Bees Make Choices and Deserve Better Treatment
Lately, it seems bees are making headlines on the internet almost daily. New research data regarding pollinators, bee catastrophes averted on tarmacs, and declining populations bring the bee’s relevance front and center. Recent studies found bees can feel pain and make choices on how much discomfort to endure, depending on the reward. In a study,…
Read MoreWait, What? California Names Four Species of Bees as Fish
It is no surprise that more are grasping the essential role bees play in our ecosystems. If it is on our plates, it is because of the bees, either directly or indirectly. Gone are the days of bees simply being a nuisance. As awareness grows, fewer swat away to kill bees but more gently consider…
Read MoreHonoring Our Pollinators on World Bee Day
If you have enjoyed a fruit, vegetable, or nut this week, you were reaping the immeasurable benefits of our pollinators. Tomorrow, we celebrate World Bee Day. This is a day to honor the bees through various exciting community events to raise awareness about bees and how vital their roles are in pollination. Beekeepers and others…
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