beekeeping

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 […]

Once the weather starts to warm up you will notice a plethora of different bugs in your backyard. One of those species in your garden might be the ground bee.  This type of bee is harmless to the human, yet you might find them quite disruptive, especially if you are the type of person who

Bees are one of the most important insects on our planet. They are responsible for pollinating plants, which in turn produce fruits and vegetables that we consume every day.  However, there has been growing concern over the declining population of bees in recent years.  Many scientists and environmentalists believe that bees are endangered, which could

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

Yellow jackets are a type of wasp that are known for their yellow and black stripes. They have narrow midsections, with smooth and slender bodies. These insects, while smaller than bees, are notoriously aggressive and unpleasant to deal with – especially when on the hunt for food. Like bumblebees and honeybees, yellow jackets also pollinate(see

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

Bees are an essential part of the world’s ecosystem. Over 90% of wild plants and 75% of the most important crops on the planet require animal pollination. Every third bite of our food is reliant on pollinators like bees. Pollination-dependent crops are worth five times as much as non-pollinated ones.And yet, we know little about