Bees take all different shapes and forms, whether it be those smaller bees that nest in hives or those larger bees that tend to stay in tight-knit family units or all by themselves. Well, one of the latter bees we’re going to be discussing in this article is the Mason Bee. This kind of bee […]
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When it comes to amazing names, you can’t beat the Fuzzy-Legged Leafcutter Bee. Even just reading this name might prompt you to take a deep dive into the physical and behavioral traits of this creature, or just have a gander at a photograph of it. This type of bee can mainly be found in North
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You might have heard of the cuckoo, the bird who likes to steal the nests of others, but what about the cuckoo bee? Well, this creature works in much the same way in that it leaches off the hard work of other bees. But how? What happens is that the female cuckoo bumblebee will sneak
If you are looking to start beekeeping, then you are likely going to need a good kit. These kits mostly contain the necessities of beekeeping, which is great if you have never done beekeeping before. But where do you start? Well, that is where we come in. We are going to cover several great beekeeping
Bees are an interesting species of winged insect that are closely related to the wasp. Interestingly, they are also closely related to ants. Despite being extremely important pollinators and key to most of our food, bees naturally instill fear in people. This is mainly because their stings can be painful or sometimes even deadly. This
Most people think of insects as pests, however, there are plenty of insects that are not pests and are not harmful either. Some insects help to control the pest populations, instead of helping them. One of these insects is wasps, they help to maintain the environment, being a massive benefit to their local ecosystems, and
When we think of bees, we will often picture the easily recognizable black body with yellow stripes. The most common bees we think about are either bumble bees or honey bees, and we may often confuse the two due to their similarities. But, Bumble bees and honey bees are actually different. One of the many
While you may dread the thought of carpenter bees as soon as spring rolls around, you might be surprised to hear that only the female bees of this variety stings. That is right – if a male carpenter bee is hovering close to you, then you will be happy to know that it will not
Looking to learn about the travel habits of bees? Discover how far they roam, in this in-depth article. Gain a new appreciation for these essential pollinators!
Ground bees have an important role in our environment, but sadly, they can cause problems when left unchecked. Here’s how to get rid of ground bees for good.
