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Solitary 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,…
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…
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