Bees and the Environment
Do Stingless Bees Need More Protection?
Although a bee without a stinger may sound like something out of science fiction, there are more than 100 species of stingless bees. How do they protect themselves and the hives? One way is that they bite! It has been found that there are some incredible medicinal benefits to the honey produced by these species,…
Read MoreThe Bees of Bridgerton
Once again, bees are getting big screen time on the popular television series, Bridgerton. Some claim the appearance of bees in the first season, at intentional times, are what they call easter eggs. Easter eggs are clues in scenes that give deeper meaning to the story. In this case, bees have played an integral part…
Read MoreHydrated Bees Are Happy Bees
All living things require water, as well as food, and shelter. In most cases, insects can get all the water they need from their food. An example is a fuzzy and fat caterpillar whose favorite meal is leaves, and those are mostly water. However, pollen doesn’t have much moisture and certainly not enough to provide…
Read MoreBees v. Wasps
Although most people know bees and wasps are not the same, these two insects are often grouped due to their ability to sting. However, wasps tend to be more aggressive than bees and can sting multiple times, whereas bees will die after a sting. Although they may share similar coloring, these insect species are significantly…
Read MoreThe Bears and the Bees
It is safe to say everyone has seen images of Winnie the Pooh with his paw in a jar of honey or on the lookout for a beehive. His insatiable need for honey is what made him so adoring. Well, the reality is that bears in regions where beehives exist do love beehives! The bears…
Read MoreBees Matter On and Off the Big Screen
Although when most people think of DreamWorks film from 2007, The Bee Movie, they remember the endearing relationship between Barry and Vanessa and the jealous attempts of Vanessa’s boyfriend, Ken, to squash Barry. Ken’s continually thwarted plans leave Vanessa and Barry closer than ever as she supports Barry in his fight against mass honey production.…
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