A bee hotel or bee house is a wooden structure with holes that provide places for solitary bees to nest, breed, and stay safe from threats. You can place a bee hotel in your garden as a way to help out bees in your area. Bee hotels won’t be enough to attract native bees to …
There are several types of honey – each with its unique taste and aroma. A couple of honey types I’ve heard many times are clover and wildflower honey. They are both very popular and easily accessible in most countries. So, what are they, and how are they different? Clover honey is honey derived from clover …
Although you won’t need to find the queen during every hive inspection, it’s something you should aim to learn because you will need to find her if you want to requeen or divide a colony. Every time you’re examining your hive you should practice looking for her. Here I’ve outlined a few simple steps to …
Bees are some of the smartest creatures on this planet. Although small, their brains can process and learn large amounts of information like faces, locations, and even mathematical operations! Let’s take a closer look at why honey bees are so intelligent. 1. Bees’ Brain: Small But Powerful Let’s start by briefly looking into their brain. It …
¿Hay una abeja que te sigue a todas partes? ¿Se siente atraída por ti como si fueras miel? No te preocupes, probablemente no haya nada de qué preocuparse. Si una sola abeja te sigue, es probable que se sienta atraída por tu ropa, tu olor o algo azucarado que estés comiendo. Al final te dejarán …
Bees are flying insects from the Hymenoptera order. Therefore, their wings are similar to other insects from the same order such as wasps and ants. Hymenopterans are known for having 2 pairs of wings, and bees are no exception! Honey bees have 2 sets of 2 wings attached to either side of their thorax. Each …
¿Te has preguntado alguna vez qué hacen las abejas cuando anochece? Por supuesto, sabemos que están ocupadas recogiendo néctar y polen durante el día, entre otras tareas. Pero ¿qué hacen en la noche? Hay algunas preguntas que la gente se hace sobre el comportamiento de las abejas por la noche. Aunque conozco las respuestas a …
Honey found on supermarket shelves is pasteurized because pasteurization makes the honey last longer. Pasteurization involves using heat to slow down the natural process of granulation, keeping the honey in liquid form for longer. It also destroys yeast spores that may cause the honey to ferment. What Is Pasteurization? Pasteurization is the method of using …
A swarm is a natural phenomenon that occurs when a large group of flying insects, such as bees, collectively decide to move location in unison. Bees within a hive may think there’s not enough room for the colony to grow, so approximately half decide to leave and find a new home elsewhere. However, when this …
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Beekeeping gloves are an important piece of protective equipment, especially if you’re new to the hobby. Some experienced beekeepers don’t wear them – they prefer to use their unprotected hands because of the extra dexterity it provides. However, in my opinion, a good pair of gloves are a must-have when starting out, because your hands …
