Don’t Bee Fooled: How to Identify a Bee from a Wasp

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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…

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The Buzz About Bee Sleep

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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…

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How Far Will Bees Travel to Collect Water, Pollen, and Nectar?

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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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Mahomes’ Bee Swarm Aversion Makes Headlines

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Mahomes’ Bee Swarm Aversion Makes Headlines Although the bees made the news again this week, it may be more because of who they swarmed and not their relevance to the environment. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his teammates found ways to deal with the bee swarm that buzzed across the field. Although swarming bees are…

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bee Swarming

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Frequently Asked QuestionsAbout Bee Swarming When it comes to bees swarming, there are many questions. In this blog, we hope to bring insight into the swarming process to educate folks about the bees, our VIPs (Very Important Pollinators). Here we answer some of the most frequently asked questions about bees, and most importantly, people should…

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Why Bees Colonize in Walls and What to Do When It Happens

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Why Do Bees Make Homes in Our Homes? It can be incredibly unnerving if you have experienced swarming bees emerging from a wall or heard a buzzing inside the house but can’t find the cause. Most people don’t think about beehives or swarms until they encounter them first-hand. Honeybees are known to make their hives…

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