Posts Tagged ‘honey bees’
What is Honey and How Is It Made?
We all know (and love) honey. It’s the perfect addition to our tea and oatmeal and it’s even great on its own as a healthy and sweet snack. Honey is also commonly used as a facial or hair mask, known for its exceptional moisturizing and antibacterial qualities. Honey has been around for quite a while!…
Read More13 Fascinating Facts About Bees
At D-Tek Live Bee Removal, we love bees! We find them to be endlessly fascinating creatures. And we are not alone – bees are one of the most studied animals due to the vital role they play in our ecosystem. On our blog, we talk a lot about honey bees: their behavior, the effect they…
Read MoreHow Do Honey Bees Communicate?
Beehives are bustling communities. In the summertime, a typical hive can be home to tens of thousands of bees. Every honey bee in the hive has a specific job to do to ensure that the hive survives. How do they keep this well-oiled machine running as it should? The answer: they are excellent communicators! Honey…
Read MoreWhat is Colony Collapse Disorder?
Are you aware of how important honey bees are to our ecosystem? Bees play a vital role in pollinating the crops we eat, including many fruits, vegetables, nuts and coffee. Without their help, we would not have a sustainable food supply for humans and animals around the world. Back in 2006, an alarming trend started…
Read MoreThe Inhabitants of a Bee Hive
When you have an unwanted bee hive on your property, your first thought might be how to get it removed. Your second thought might be more like “I hope I don’t get stung!” Sometimes is can be easy to forget about all of the amazing things that go on in a bee hive. How much…
Read MoreWhat To Do If You Encounter Bees
When you hear that familiar buzz of bees, your first instinct might be to panic. After all, a bee sting can be quite unpleasant and a swarm of bees can be very scary. Stay calm! Most bees won’t attack unless their nests or colonies are being threatened. And those swarms of bees? Sure they might…
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