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Bees

What Is The Waggle Dance? An Essential Guide

June 6, 2023February 17, 2024

Honey bees use sophisticated mechanisms of communication and navigation. A fascinating example of this is the waggle dance which demonstrates that these insects communicate with a unique type of sign…

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Bees

How Do Bees Transfer Pollen Between Flowers?

June 6, 2023February 17, 2024

Bees play a vital role in fertilizing flowers worldwide. As they go about their business of collecting pollen and nectar, they also kickstart the pollination process. This article examines how…

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Bees

How Do Bees Fly? Discover The Science Of Bee Flight

June 2, 2023February 17, 2024

Scientists scratched their heads for decades, trying to understand how bees fly. With such small wings compared to their body, it was impossible based on physics and the laws of…

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A honey bee from the Apidae Bee Family
Bees

Apidae Bee Family – An Essential Guide

June 1, 2023February 17, 2024

The Apidae bee family is the largest, comprising over 5,700 species worldwide. This bee collective is a prolific pollinator, playing vital economic and ecological roles. It includes well-known genera, like…

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Bees | Queen Bee

How To Mark A Queen Bee – Beginner’s Guide

May 26, 2023February 17, 2024

Occasionally checking in on the queen bee is good practice during hive inspections. Although beekeepers don’t always have to see her to know a colony is thriving, in some situations…

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Bees | Worker Bees

What Is Beeswax? An Essential Guide

May 14, 2023February 17, 2024

Beeswax is a fascinating substance you’ll be familiar with if you’ve ever seen honeycomb. In this guide, we’ll walk you through what beeswax is, how it’s made, and much more….

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A closeup of a sweat bee and honey bee next to each other
Bees

Honey Bee Vs. Sweat Bee – Ultimate Comparison

May 12, 2023February 17, 2024

The honey bee and sweat bee are common insects that make excellent pollinators. Honey bees produce honey and contribute to pollinating crops around the world. Sweat bees, or halictids, aren’t…

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A closeup of a bee using its antennae
Bees

What Do A Bee’s Antennae Do? 8 Practical Uses

May 2, 2023February 17, 2024

For a small insect, the honey bee packs some high-tech equipment. Its antennae are the two wavy, long sensory organs found on the bee’s head. They are incredibly powerful, allowing…

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A bee hive with sleeping bees as the sun goes down
Bees

Do Bees Sleep? An Essential Bee Slumber Guide

April 23, 2023February 17, 2024

Bees are known for their tireless work ethic, buzzing from flower to flower in search of nectar and pollen. But as the sun sets, do bees take time to rest…

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Bees on honeycomb making honey
Bees | Worker Bees

How Do Bees Make Honey? A Beginner’s 5-Step Guide

April 15, 2023April 22, 2023

Bees make honey during spring and summer to help them survive through winter. But how does flower nectar transform into a delicious and nutritious source of food? This guide looks…

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