Bees and Water
How to Xeriscape for Bees in California
How to Xeriscape for Bees in California In Southern California, many have turned to dry scaping, also known as Xeriscaping. This style of landscaping includes drought-resistant plants and nectar-rich flowers that provide water and nectar sources for bees. This landscaping style also leaves bare ground open for ground-nesting bees, which are the most common bees…
Read MoreCan Bees Predict Weather?
Can Bees Predict Weather? Bees are known to be able to predict a storm on the way. As we enter the rainy and stormy season in many parts of the nation, knowing what to expect and recognizing different behaviors allows beekeepers to help prepare their hives for the upcoming weather. Rainstorms most often bring lightning,…
Read MoreHelp! Bees Are in My Pool!
Help! Bees Are in My Pool! The weather is heating up, and everyone loves taking a dip in the pool to cool off. The pool is like a tourist attraction in your backyard, community, or neighborhood! As children, teens, families, and grown-ups head to the pool to stay cool this summer, the last thing you…
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 MoreHow to Help Bees in the Fall to Prepare for Winter
How to Help Bees in the Fall to Prepare for Winter When fall weather kicks in, bees and other pollinators do their best to stock up and prepare for winter. There are a few things people can do to help. Planting fall-blooming plants, providing water sources, and treating them with the respect they deserve are…
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