Many insects, such as moths, seem to be active during the dark hours but can bees fly at night? While there are some bee species that are active during the night time, the majority of bees avoid leaving the hive in the dark. In this article, we find out what bees can fly at night […]
You may have heard a few things about bees through the grapevine, such as the prowess of the Queen bee, and that male bees die after mating. We are here to clear it all up and give you the facts about bee reproduction! Honey bee reproduction is not as straightforward as it would seem, and
It probably comes as no surprise, but there is an obvious reason why sweat bees have the name that they do. While there are over 500 species of this particular bee within the U.S. alone, they all have one thing in common: they like to consume human sweat. Yes, you heard that right. A sweat
If you look at the history of beehives and the designs that have been used over the years, you can see how many advances have been made and how far the craft of beekeeping has come. However, if you have not looked that far back, you might wonder how the first beehive was designed and
There are some facts of life which we simply take for granted, and accept that they are the way they are. But, from time to time, we begin to ponder, and look further into things. One particular question we’re going to be answering today is why do bees make honey? After all, they don’t eat
When it comes to picturing bees and their homes, many people will picture a beehive. This is certainly the case for honey bees, which live in hives that they make in hollow trees, rock crevices, and other suitable areas. The hive is certainly one of the quintessential images of bees, but do bumble bees have
It’s essential for any beginner beekeeper to set up a budget, as starting up can be pretty expensive. Your first year will cost more than your other year as you need to buy more equipment and prepare yourself. However, everyone will have different starting costs. It would be best if you considered numerous factors when
Aren’t spring and summer great? The sun is beaming, the flowers are blooming, and the beautiful bees are buzzing — Hooray! And with the bees comes hope for new and more diverse flora all over the nation, as unlike us, these stripy pollinators don’t vacation in summer, they work! But have you ever wondered where
The honey bee, though he may buzz around annoyingly or maybe even accidentally frighten you, should be protected at all costs. Don’t swat at him, hit him, or spray him with nasty chemicals, he’s a good guy. He won’t hurt you with his big stinger unless he feels really threatened, and he’s not naturally vicious.
Wintering bees can be very difficult, especially in Northern climates! Like all other creatures on earth, bees have their way of coping with cold weather. They gather a winter reserve, and they huddle together to produce heat and stay warm. However, while they do have their survival mechanisms, there are lots of things that you
