Bees and the Environment
5 Reasons Bees Are Vital to Our Lives
As the experts in live bee removal in San Diego, D-Tek Live Bee Removal is always on call to safely remove honey bees from homes, buildings and other locations around the city. We love to do our job and transport honey bees to a proper habitat. After a removal, we transport the bees away from…
Read MoreThe Biggest Threats to Honeybees
Just like humans, honeybees have specific basic needs that keep them alive and thriving. They need nearby sources of nectar, pollen and water. They need warm summer temperatures in which to forage. In the winter, honeybees need shelter to keep them warm and honey to sustain them. Without these basic necessities, honeybees won’t survive. Bees…
Read MoreBee Friendly Plants for Your Garden
You don’t have to become a beekeeper to do your part to help honey bees! Planting the right garden can attract bees and provide them with what they need to thrive and pollinate your local plants. There are tons of flowers that provide ample nectar and pollen to encourage honey bees to stop for a…
Read MoreThe Basics of Pollination
Pollination is one of the key processes that sustains life on our planet. When we talk about bees, we always talk about pollination because of the critical role that bees play. How much do you know about pollination? Do you know why it’s so important? Today we’re going to talk about the basics of pollination,…
Read MoreWhat is Colony Collapse Disorder?
Are you aware of how important honey bees are to our ecosystem? Bees play a vital role in pollinating the crops we eat, including many fruits, vegetables, nuts and coffee. Without their help, we would not have a sustainable food supply for humans and animals around the world. Back in 2006, an alarming trend started…
Read MoreCommercial Honey vs. Raw Honey
The Truth About Commercial Honey At some point in your childhood, your family owned a honey filled bear from the grocery store. A staple among most households. However, that honey filled bear may not have been honey at all. Shocking, we know! And maybe a little disconcerting. According to the FDA (Food and Drug Administration),…
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