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All Hail the Queen Bee
All Hail the Queen Bee Everyone agrees that bees play a vital role in pollination, which in turn plays a critical role in the world’s food production. It is hard to imagine that everything rides on one bee in each hive, which is why the role of the queen bee can’t be overstated. Although honeybee…
Read MoreLeave the Leaves for the Bees
Leave the Leaves for the Bees As blooms and plants drop their dead leaves, consider leaving them for bees to create a high-quality habitat. During the winter, which is still occurring in many states, insects hide or are in different stages, which is why you rarely see bees or other bugs during the cold winter…
Read MoreWhat Causes Pollinator Decline and Less Diverse Flora?
What Causes Pollinator Decline and Less Diverse Flora? Bees are not the only pollinators to be affected by environmental factors beyond their control. Bees thrive in wild areas where they have choices for plant species from which to collect pollen. Bees are undoubtedly the most recognizable pollinators, but many factors affect other pollinators as well.…
Read MoreBee Venom Is Not All Bad
Bee Venom Is Not All Bad It is easy to say bee venom is not all bad when you have not been stung by a bee lately. As we come out of colder months, bee activity will increase, and even though these essential pollinators are not typically aggressive, the increased activity naturally increases the chances…
Read MoreSwarming into the New Year
Swarming into the New Year If you witness bees swarming in 2026, this is a good sign! Swarming is a completely natural behavior among honeybees when a colony splits, which can occur for various reasons. Bees swarming indicates colony growth and confirms the honeybees are healthy enough to go in search of a new location.…
Read MoreBees In California Forests
Bees In California Forests We frequently talk about bees in both cities and rural areas. However, in Southern California, we have the luxury of being at the beach in the morning and on the slopes at night. Southern California has heavily forested regions with bees that behave differently from those in less-dense areas. If you…
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