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New Bee Pollen Source Changing Beekeeping
New Bee Pollen Source Changing Beekeeping Worker bees leave the hive daily to find sources of pollen and nectar. As some bee species continue to struggle, there is a new bee pollen source that could change beekeeping significantly. Scientists have discovered a new pollen source that may help colonies sustain themselves without pollen found in…
Read MoreThe Buzzing Trio of Bees, Gardening, and the Environment
The Buzzing Trio of Bees, Gardening, and the Environment The perfect trio exists in nature. It is the meeting point and crossover among bees, gardening, and the environment, although the three players in this perfect trio depend on one another. The Bees’ Role in the Trio Bees may be the unsung heroes of gardens, and…
Read MoreThe Critical Role of Protecting the Beehive
The Critical Role of Protecting the Beehive Beekeepers will experience moments of excitement and moments of loss. When a beekeeper has a beehive that is lost, it is often due to a mite infestation. Varroa mites infect hives and spread a virus that can wipe out a colony. Worse, these mites can also spread the…
Read MoreBees Fly Backwards to Find Their Way Home
Bees Fly Backwards to Find Their Way Home Bees are incredible insects with unbelievable survival skills, including their uncanny olfactory sense and their seamless communication among colonies, sending clear messages through what appears to be a simple wag dance. However, as bee behavior is studied more, the complexity of these fantastic pollinators continues to impressively…
Read MoreSpring Into Action and Get Your Garden Bee-Ready
Spring Into Action and Get Your Garden Bee-Ready It is the time of year all gardeners have been waiting for – a blank canvas to plan and put together their favorite plants and flowers and help bees and other pollinators stay nice and healthy! Gardeners are ready to spring into action and get those gardens…
Read MoreSalvaging Honeybee Colonies
Salvaging Honeybee Colonies Honeybees are incredibly beneficial. Due to their role in pollination, which is responsible for a large part of food production, everyone must do their small part to protect bees, even when they end up somewhere you don’t want them. When a honeybee hive ends up in the structure of a home or…
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