Beekeeping

Carniolan Bees Tending Drone Cells

Carniolan vs. Italian Bees: Differences, Pros, and Cons

Choosing between Italian and Carniolan bees comes down to various characteristics. You might favor the Italian’s calmer disposition or the Carniolan bee’s stronger disease resistance. Each species has its differences, pros, and cons that can cater to your requirements and beekeeping skill level. For instance, novice beekeepers will likely prefer working with Italian bees for

A beekeeper protecting a bee hive against the varroa mite disease

Apivar vs. Formic Pro: Comparisons, Pros, and Cons

Mite infestations pose a grave risk to your honey bee hive. These parasites can come from various ways. Imagine this, a colony already collapsing from being overrun by mites while bees from other hives rob the weaker hive’s honey. Somewhere along the way, a Varroa mite hitched a ride and found its way to greener

Bumble bee flying in front of a purple flower

Bumble Bee vs. Mason Bee

Whether you’re into beekeeping or you have a garden that bees frequent, it’s important to know the different types of bees. Two of the most popular types you’ll come across are bumble bees and mason bees. So, what’s the difference between them? Various distinctions set bumble bees apart from mason bees. For starters, bumble bees

How Long Do Bees Live

How Long Do Bees Live?

Bees are stunning animals that enrich our ecosystems around the country. We all know that insects have a short lifespan but how long do bees live?  The life expectancy of a bee can be up to 2 years, although this depends on the bee species and the living conditions. In this article, we explore how

Do Bees Poop

Do Bees Poop?

Bees are beautifully graceful and elegant insects, so we may not often think about these animals going about their daily life routines. But just like many other wild animals, bees need to poop to excrete any waste products from their small bodies. In this article, we find out everything you always wanted to know about