I am sure many beekeepers also like bananas! I mean, the banana is a pretty commonly eaten fruit (except by my sister who shudders at the thought of one!!). If you are a beekeeper and bananas are a part of your diet, you may want to read this short article first 🙂 There is a … Read more
On a spring day, it’s not uncommon to see swarms of bees flying between flowers, getting the pollen that they need. But as the sun goes down, this sight isn’t as common. Is this just your imagination, or do bees have problems seeing at night? Most bee species won’t fly at night. They will lie … Read more
The lifecycle of a bee is very interesting. Many people believe that bees are born fully grown. But is this true? The idea that a bee is born fully grown is misleading. It will first be born as an egg. This develops into a pupa, then a larva, until it will eventually emerge as an … Read more
Bees play an important role, helping to pollinate plants. Planting the right combination of plants is a great way of attracting these insects to your yard. But which type of clover will bees like best? Bees will like a wide range of clover. Some of the most popular varieties include; Alsike, Crimson, Sweet, and White. … Read more
Bees will only take up a tiny amount of space. Each of them is under 20 mm. Their size and weight make them perfectly suited to fly in rough weather conditions. But how much does a bee weigh? How much the bee will weigh depends on its role within the hive. Worker bees will weigh … Read more
Bees are attracted to beautiful flowers so they can feed on the flower’s nectar and take the pollen back to their baby bees (larva). Bees are attracted to flowers that host more pollen and nectar and because bees are important for pollination, flowers have adapted themselves over time to be more attractive for bees through … Read more
Bees are typically known as black and yellow or black and orange, depending on where you’re from in the world. Ask any kid in school and this is what they will tell you 🙂 Colorado, for example, generally has black and orange bees. But for the sake of this article, we’re going to say they’re … Read more
Bees do have a keen sense of smell and they communicate with one another through the use of pheromones. They can also detect intruders and threats accurately through their keen sense of smell, making it easy for them to communicate with the hive about threats and other things they have scented. People are commonly told … Read more
Bees are lovely little creatures, but sometimes they can be pests if they decide to build a colony in an unwanted area. Although we should encourage them to grow here, they must be moved for safety reasons and hygiene, etc. However, calling an exterminator is a definite no. So, how do you move bees without … Read more
Within the honeybee colony, the queen bee is the largest one of them all. With an average size of around 2cm, it’s about twice the size of your traditional worker bee. Because of their sheer size (compared to the rest), many people are wondering about this question, “do queen bee stings hurt more?” and here’s … Read more