beehives
Do Bees Feel Pain?
Do Bees Feel Pain? Researchers report recent observations of bees tending to their wounds, strengthening the debate on whether bees feel pain. Bees that appear to groom injuries are re-igniting questions on bees’ consciousnesses and if they feel pain or are simply following a biological natural response. It is currently thought that bees and other…
Read MoreWhat Bees Collect V What Bees Make
What Bees Collect V What Bees Make Bees are known to collect many things from the environment, including pollen and nectar. There are a few things that bees need that they must make from the raw ingredients. Instead of collecting honey and propolis, bees collect the necessary materials they need to make them. Bees spend…
Read MoreSolitary Bees V Social Bees
Solitary Bees V Social Bees There are more than 20,000 species of bees in the world. Approximately 4,000 are native to North America, and even more surprising is that only 10% of those bees are social, like bumblebees and honeybees. Around 90% of bees are solitary bees. Although movies like The Bee Movie portray honeybees…
Read MoreNew Homeowner Tips for Bee Removal
New Homeowner Tips for Bee Removal There are few things as exciting as buying a new home and finally getting the key to the front door. Regardless of where you call home, being mindful of bees surrounding your new home is a solid new homeowner decision. Honeybee swarms don’t know it is a moving day…
Read MoreSeven Buzzing Facts About Queen Bees
Seven Buzzing Facts About Queen Bees Bees are responsible for contributing to the food chain, and it is all because of the Queen. Queen bees have royal secrets, and beekeepers understand their relevance, importance, and how critical they are to a beehive’s survival. It is no wonder that every other bee in the beehive is…
Read MoreUsing Artificial Intelligence to Save the Bees
What began as a curiosity about declining bee colonies, artificial intelligence is serving as a valuable data collector to monitor bee activity and provide scientists and beekeepers information to better provide for bees’ needs to encourage continued survival and reproduction. Artificial intelligence (AI) is able to survey hives 24 hours a day, capturing activity, behavior,…
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