The Queen Bee – Ruler or Servant? The queen bee is undoubtedly the most popular honey bee in the hive. Everything involving hive life evolves around the queen. However, she really in charge? Let’s explore some facts about the queen bee and find out! Man (and woman) have been interacting with honey bees for thousands […]
The Worker Bee – Her Role in the Colony
How Important Is the Worker Bee? The most common bee in the hive is the worker bee. The importance of the role of the worker bee is often over-shadowed by the queen bee. But worker bees deserve more credit. A honey bee colony contains thousands of bees. A smaller bee population in Spring can climb to […]
How Long do Bees Live?
Like every living thing, bees have an average life span. The adult bees emerge from their cells ready to get to work. And work they do until the end. How long do bees live? It depends on the bee. It is important to understand that there are different kinds of bees. How long a bee […]
How to Make Seed Balls
Making Seed Balls for Bees A diverse diet is so important to honey bees and all pollinators. Planting different types of flowering plants can be a big boost for bee health. One easy way to contribute to a diverse floral environment is to make seed balls. What are seed balls you may ask? They are […]
Types of Bees We Love
Perhaps you think you know a lot about bees? Sometimes I think I know a lot about honey bees – and other times…not so much. While honey bees are one of the most popular types of bees, there are many different kinds of bees to appreciate. Bees are flying insects related to wasps but they […]
Discover What Bees Do With Pollen
Seeing any Bees with Pollen? Have you ever seen a honey bee flying from flower to flower carrying pollen? Most of us have seen honey bees and other types of bees with pollen. Why do they collect pollen? And, What do bees do with pollen back at the hive? How do Bees Use Pollen? Pollen […]
103 Bee Facts – Secrets You Never Knew
Fun Bee Facts to Share Do you know a lot about bees? Humans and honey bees have been interacting for a very long time. Yet, the honey bee still has some mysteries of the hive that we don’t understand. Our years of study has uncovered some truly fascinating bee facts. Let’s see how many are […]
What do Bees Eat?
What Do Honey Bees Eat & Why? Bees provide food that we enjoy. They increase crop yield through pollination of our gardens and honey bees make honey. But like all living things, bees have needs – what do bees eat? All living things need nourishment in some form. Honey bees are not exception. They require […]