Pollinators
Life is a Highway: The Why and How of Bee Transportation
Life is a Highway: The Why and How of Bee Transportation If you spent time on the road this summer, you may not have driven next to a truck or semi full of honeybee hives. If you did, you witnessed something that may not be normal, although more than 2 million honeybee colonies are moved…
Read MoreThe Four Ws of Pollination: Who, What, Why and When?
The Four Ws of Pollination: Who, What, Why and When? Who: The Players in Pollination Most people name bees and butterflies as pollinators, but the list is a bit more expansive and might surprise you. Bees use nectar from flowers to provide the necessary fuel to fly. Protein and amino acids are essential to keeping…
Read MoreEngaging Younger Generations Outdoors in Nature
Engaging Younger Generations Outdoors in Nature As today’s youth seem to have their noses in their devices, many wonder how we can effectively engage younger generations in nature and bring awareness to some pressing environmental issues that they will undeniably inherit. Organizations like the National Wildlife Federation, along with beekeepers and environmentalists around the globe,…
Read MoreJune is National Pollinators Month
June is National Pollinators Month What exactly is National Pollinators Month, and how can we honor the ever-important pollinators of the earth at a time when they are center stage? Beekeepers and dedicated pollinator protectors encourage everyone to find ways to promote healthy pollination this month. One of the best ways to do so is…
Read MoreBees and Wasps: Friends or Foes?
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…
Read MoreBees Display Recognition of Human Faces
Bees Display Recognition of Human Faces Although The Bee Movie did include some personal moments between humans and bees, nobody ever thought it was a reality. However, scientists have discovered that bees can recognize human features during repeated interactions. A bee’s brain is teeny, about the size of a chia seed, so the fact that…
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