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Do Earthquakes Kill Bees? [Researched]
The honey bee population is under threat from pests, predators, and also humans. It’s fair to say that their numbers are in decline. But should we add earthquakes to the…
When To Add Honey Supers To A Beehive
One of the trickiest decisions beekeepers face is when to add a honey super to the hive. Leave it too late and you get crowded, unhappy bees. But adding a…
Lifecycle Of A Honey Bee – The 4 Phases
As a honey bee develops, it goes through four distinct stages. Starting as an egg, within a few weeks it will have transformed into a larva, pupa, and finally, an…
Do Bees Have Knees? Get The Quick Facts
For such a small insect, bees are super-smart and have some anatomical similarities to humans. A common question people want to know is do bees have knees? Let’s take a…
Anatomy Of A Honey Bee – Beginner’s Guide
The honey bee is a fascinating insect, equipped with a range of tools to help it perform different functions. In this article, we’ll take a deep dive into the anatomy…
What Are The Seven Bee Families?
Although there are over 20,000 bee species on the planet, mellitologists have used gene mapping to classify seven families of bees. They are all insects that pollinate, produce honey, and…
How To Detect A Queenless Hive
A honey bee colony enters a state of queenlessness if it doesn’t have a queen. They only have one queen bee, so when she goes missing in action it can…
The Ultimate Guide To Worker Bees
Honey bee colonies are made up of a queen bee along with drones and worker bees. They all play essential roles in the hive, but it’s the workers who take…
A Complete Guide To Drone Bees
For a bee colony to prosper and grow over time, it requires a range of different types of bees. Most of us see worker bees hard at work in the…