Burr comb is comb built by worker bees between hive structures with a space greater than about 3/8 of an inch (or 1 centimeter) between them. Sometimes called bridge comb or brace comb, burr comb is built because it reinforces the strength of structures within the hive. Bees may also […]
Everything You Need To Know About Burr Comb
Honey bees live in beehives or nests depending on whether they are wild (or feral) or domesticated. Bees used for beekeeping usually live in beehives. By comparison, feral honey bees settle in places like hollow trees and rock crevices that provide cover from predators and weather elements. Do Bees Live
If you’ve been stung by a honey bee before, you’ve probably wondered why it happened. Did you get stung for a particular purpose, or was it an unprovoked attack? The truth is there was definitely a reason, even if you didn’t realize it at the time. Bees don’t sting people
Las abejas melíferas tienen 6 patas o 3 pares de patas unidas al tórax. Las patas de las abejas están segmentadas en coxa, trocánter, fémur, tibia, tarso (que contiene el basitarso y 3 tarsómeros) y el pretarso. Las abejas utilizan sus patas para diversas tareas, además de caminar. Algunas de
¿Cuántas Patas Tienen Las Abejas?
When looking around your hive you might be surprised to see that there are a large number of dead bees on the ground just outside your hive entrance. When you take a closer look, you see they are the larger male bees, or drones. (If you’re not sure how to
Why Are There Dead Drones Outside My Hive?
Queen bees are by far the most famous type of bees. You only have to look into pop culture to find endless references to them. But what do queen bees do? What makes them so important (and famous)? A Queen bee mates with drones and reproduces – that’s all she
Drones (male honey bees) and workers (female honey bees) are the most common castes inside a beehive. The only other type of bee inside the hive is the queen (and there is only one of her). Drones and workers may look similar at first glance, but they have a number
Drones vs. Worker Bees: What’s The Difference?
Most people know the queen is the most important honey bee inside the hive. She’s responsible for laying eggs and ensuring the population of the colony continues to grow. But is the queen bee the ruler of the hive? Do honey bees have a leader at all? No – honey
Queen bees and worker bees are the most well-known honey bee castes. Although queen bees and worker bees have some similarities, they have significant differences which relate closely to their role in the colony. Queen bees are roughly twice the size as worker bees. They are larger because they have
Queen Bee Vs Worker Bee: What’s The Difference?
Everyone knows bees sting. It’s their primary method of defense against large animals. But what about smaller things, like insects? Do bees sting other bees? And if so, when? Yes, bees sting other bees. They do so for the same reason they sting larger animals – to defend their hive.
