Just like every creature on earth, honey bees have a way of communicating with one another. Scientists have discovered that honey bees communicate with one another through movement, or the Honey Bee Dance. Researchers have also discovered other ways in which bees communicate with one...
Recent studies have confirmed that pesticides are a primary culprit for the recent honey bee struggles. These studies have shown that pesticides contribute to Colony Collapse Disorder, a term coined in explanation for the disappearance of honey bee colonies. However, a recent study conducted by...
Country life versus city life. For some, the quiet calm of a country life is preferable over the hustle and bustle of city life. Yet others prefer the exciting and fast-paced life of the city. When it comes to honey bees, however, they prefer the...
For many, the mere thought of a honey bee buzzing around causes fear and panic. During the spring months, however, that one bee grows to a few hundred or several thousand in what is called a honey bee swarm. These swarms typically attach themselves to...
"In the search for answers to the complex health problems and colony losses experienced by honey bees in recent years, it may be time for professionals and hobbyists in the beekeeping industry to look in the mirror" (Entomological Society of America, 2017). An article was published...
Beekeeping is an art, one that requires attention to detail and a lot of care. Many beginning beekeepers lose their hives within the first few months of beginning. However, with the right instruction and practices keeping bees can be rewarding, especially when a surplus of...
Honey bees are truly magnificent creatures. They not only provide us with honey but they pollinate crops as well. It is estimated that honey bees pollinate $15 billion worth of crops each year. These crops include apples, almonds, cherries, and more. Consequently, honey bees are...
Whether you believe it or not, honey bees play a vital role in our lives. How could such a small creature be so important? Well, for one, without honey bees many of the foods we enjoy simply would not exist. Of course without honey bees, we...
Honey bees are intelligent, finely tuned creatures. Their homing beacons are amazing. They can forage for nectar as far as two miles away from the hive, sometimes more, and still make it back to the hive covered in pollen and full of nectar. However, bees...
Honey bees are miraculous creatures. Not only do they provide us with sweet, delicious honey, they are responsible for well over 65 percent of our food supply. In his book, Bee Time, author Mark Winston states, "A world without bees would be almost impossible to...