Honey Bees
Swarm Catching: An Intriguing Concept Requiring a Little Bit of Luck
Swarm Catching: An Intriguing Concept Requiring a Little Bit of Luck If you are not a fan of bees, catching a swarm is the last thing you think about when picturing swarming bees buzzing through the air or conglomerating on your fence post. However, attempts to catch bees in swarms is more common of an…
Read MoreWhat Bees Collect V What Bees Make
What Bees Collect V What Bees Make Bees are known to collect many things from the environment, including pollen and nectar. There are a few things that bees need that they must make from the raw ingredients. Instead of collecting honey and propolis, bees collect the necessary materials they need to make them. Bees spend…
Read MoreNew Homeowner Tips for Bee Removal
New Homeowner Tips for Bee Removal There are few things as exciting as buying a new home and finally getting the key to the front door. Regardless of where you call home, being mindful of bees surrounding your new home is a solid new homeowner decision. Honeybee swarms don’t know it is a moving day…
Read MoreDon’t Bee Fooled: How to Identify a Bee from a Wasp
Don’t Bee Fooled: How to Identify a Bee from a Wasp Even some entomologists are fooled when it comes to identifying bees and wasps. In some cases, it may be easier to see a little yellow and black buzzer and call it a bee, but many times, it is more challenging than one would think…
Read MoreThe Buzz About Bee Sleep
Whether you know it or not, bees sleep. The resting position of bees is quite endearing as they lower their heads and rest their wings on their backs. Bees’ relentless work habits and dedication to their queen often make it seem unreasonable that sleep is on the day’s agenda. However, these little pollinators tire of…
Read MoreHow Far Will Bees Travel to Collect Water, Pollen, and Nectar?
How Far Will Bees Travel to Collect Water, Pollen, and Nectar? Honey bees have often been referenced as foraging machines because of the shocking distance they will travel to forage. It may surprise you that one honey bee will only make about one teaspoon of honey in its lifetime, which is why colony health is…
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