Bees and Wasps: Friends or Foes?

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Bees and Wasps: Friends or Foes? The reaction to seeing a bee or wasp may differ. There are some individuals who may be concerned when facing either, which is most often associated with the dread of a painful sting. It is not uncommon for bees and wasps to be mistaken for one another; however, bees…

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Helping Bees Through the Summer

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Helping Bees Through the Summer Summer is the time of year when bees typically buzz around, staying so busy that it is hard to catch them still. Bees work diligently throughout their life cycles. Many in our nation have reports of fewer encounters with bees in the wild, and this has alerted beekeepers and enthusiasts…

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Top Misconceptions About Bees

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Top Misconceptions About Bees Local gardeners and beekeepers pride themselves on staying up to date on the latest related to bees and other pollinators. Bee enthusiasts are advocates for sharing information and growing awareness of the importance of bees as pollinators to the environment. Misconceptions about bees have led to many situations that could have…

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Solitary Bees V Social Bees

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Solitary Bees V Social Bees There are more than 20,000 species of bees in the world. Approximately 4,000 are native to North America, and even more surprising is that only 10% of those bees are social, like bumblebees and honeybees. Around 90% of bees are solitary bees. Although movies like The Bee Movie portray honeybees…

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The Importance of Proper Bee Removal

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The Importance of Proper Bee Removal Understanding the importance of bee removal is crucial for maintaining the delicate ecological balance and ensuring the safety of both humans and bees. The little buzzers play a crucial role in our ecosystem because they pollinate plants, which in turn leads to the production of fruits, vegetables, and seeds.…

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When Planting for the Bees, Why Not Consider Trees?

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When Planting for BeesWhy Not Consider Trees? Gardeners do not hesitate to choose and make room for new plants and flowers each spring to give the bees some food and foraging sources for the busy pollination season. It is less common for gardeners to think about planting trees. As efforts to save bees include raising…

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