Wasps can be easily mistaken for bees or hornets. They all have similar black and yellow markings, but wasps have a longer body and a more defined head and abdomen than bees but are smaller in size than hornets. If you notice more sightings of wasps especially occurring in the spring or summertime t...
Honey bees produce honey which is a very important food product. It not only lures us with its sweetness, but also protects us with its medicinal qualities. While they make an important food produce, have we ever stopped to wonder what do they feed on?Feeding the Honey Bee Colony
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If there is an organized clan of insects, honey bees are considered to be one of them. Researchers have believed that they are the most social and fascinating insects in the world. They are aware of their surrounding and totally in control of their capabilities as well.The Honey Bee Colony
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For the most part, every species works towards the well-being of the environment. Small or big, they contribute in their own way to the growth and development of the environment. When it comes to thinking of them, we normally think of larger species and their contribution. Insects and the smaller va...
Question: I have seen little mounds of earth and small bees tunneling in my garden lawn. What are they?Most people generally think that bee nests are limited to being built above ground, but this isn’t the case with many types. You have likely noticed one of a very large genus of bee which...
Honey is known for its therapeutic qualities world over. Whether it is consumed or applied, or used as a by-product for the preparation of consumables, cosmetics or medicines, its healing properties knows no end. It is one of the natural products that is embraced the world over by the young and the ...
Bees are commonly feared for their random appearances and occasional aggressive behavior. Their stings are well known to be painful, but they usually happen because they feel threatened. Today we will give you some advice about what to do if you come across them.5 Tips If You Encounter BeesD...
[singlepic id=293 w=320 h=240 float=right]Bees are wonderful insects that help maintain the ecological balance and in their own way contribute to the growth of flora and fauna by pollination. They can also be a pest to and menace if disturbed. You may not know but there may be a swarm of bees residi...
A majority of the honey bee colonies died this past winter. Needless to say it is a threatening situation where the pollination demands of the country will be in question very soon. The ecological balance is highly disturbed completely due to these sudden colony deaths.Beekeepers lost 31 percent...
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“Beeswax and honey are popular ingredients in home-made soaps because of the emollient qualities of beeswax and its ability to form a barrier to protect the skin. The addition of beeswax to home-made soap makes a hard, creamy soap with an aromatic scent that does not contain any h...