Pollination
Bees and The Trees They Love
Well beyond what most people think bees do for the environment, not only do they pollinate flowers, but trees are a large part of their efforts. Bees require water and food to survive, so eating the fruit or sap that a tree produces makes sense. As bees drink the nectar, get pollen stuck to their…
Read MoreTop Three Reasons to Find a Reputable Bee Removal Company
Finding an exceptional bee removal company with experience and a solid reputation for excellent quality work is growing in necessity. In California, working with and hiring a professional bee company removes the stress of having a live hive removed from a property or location. A thorough and effective relocation will last and not have residual…
Read MoreHonoring Our Pollinators on World Bee Day
If you have enjoyed a fruit, vegetable, or nut this week, you were reaping the immeasurable benefits of our pollinators. Tomorrow, we celebrate World Bee Day. This is a day to honor the bees through various exciting community events to raise awareness about bees and how vital their roles are in pollination. Beekeepers and others…
Read MoreNo Mow May Leaves Cheeseburgers for the Bees
If that title did not pique your interest, I am unsure what will! As spring has settled in and we approach summer shortly, many uncover and break out the mowers and other lawn equipment like clockwork. Although many have moved to landscapes that include some portion of Xeriscaping, also known as dry scaping, there is…
Read MoreBeeKeepers Save the Day and 5 Million Bees off the Atlanta Tarmac
Thanks to some fast-acting and incredibly dedicated beekeepers, more than 5 million honeybees were saved from the burning hot tarmac in Atlanta last Sunday. The cargo of bees was destined for Alaska but was re-routed without the owner’s knowledge and ended up in Atlanta. Unfortunately, the airline claims there was not enough room in the…
Read MoreDo 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,…
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