beehives
Using 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,…
Read MoreTo BEE Removed or Not To BEE: That Should Always BEE A Question
When it comes to bees, there are those who recognize their vitality to the pollination process and will protect them at all costs and those who see them as pests or a threat in any situation. Unfortunately, bees, due to the large numbers (tens of thousands) they travel in and where they make their hive…
Read MoreHow Far Will Bees Travel to Collect Water, Pollen, and Nectar?
How Far Will Bees Travel to Collect Water, Pollen, and Nectar? Honey bees have often been referenced as foraging machines because of the shocking distance they will travel to forage. It may surprise you that one honey bee will only make about one teaspoon of honey in its lifetime, which is why colony health is…
Read MoreTop Beekeeping Tips from The Experts
Top Beekeeping Tips from the Experts The top beekeeping tips remain the same whether you are new to the hobby, just exploring inviting bees into your garden, or you are a well-established beekeeper. All beekeepers want their bees to be healthy and happy, and there are several tips that can help every beekeeper ensure their…
Read MoreHabitual Home Dwellers – Why Do Bees Make Homes in Our Homes?
Most people envision bees living happily in the open fields. What may surprise you is that bees do quite well-establishing homes in the city too. Bees can make happy homes in urban developments without abundant green spaces. When bees are looking for a new home during a swarm, their alternative to wide-open green spaces is…
Read MoreThe Birth, Life, and Death of The Queen Bee
The Birth, Life, and Death of The Queen Bee There is some mystery around the life and purpose of the queen bee, and here we walk you through the birth, life, and Shakespearian death of a queen bee. The queen bee carries the greatest burden and is responsible for the hive’s survival. The queen is…
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