Did you know? “The majority of bee pollen consumed in North America is eaten by animals, not humans.”  (Broadhurt p.14, 2000)[caption id="attachment_2123" align="alignnone" width="225"] Live Bee Removal, Bee Removal Done By Hand, Bee Removal, Bee Removal Orange County, Bee Removal Corona...

Did you know? “Fresh, unheated pollen also contains numerous active enzymes, coenzymes, and hormones (including growth hormones) that may be at least partially active in humans.”   (Broadhurt p.11, 2000)[caption id="attachment_2114" align="alignnone" width="300"] Bee Swarm, Live Bee Rem...

Did you know? “From a phytochemical (phyto = plant) standpoint, bee pollen is a powerhouse – I’d call it the ultimate ‘nutraceutical.’  Phytochemical are a determining factor in the color and flavor of vegetates.  They act as the plant’s natural immune system, warding off disease and ...

Did you know? “The 20 or more genera of stingless bees are related to the honeybees, bumblebees and carpenter bees.  The stingless bees, which we are concerned with here, belong to the tribe Meliponimi, but to add to the confusion there are other types of bee s that do not sting: the Meliponimi,...

Did you know? “The cuckoo bees (Psithyrus Species) are now regarded by some authorities as a type of bumblebee, and have been given subgenus classification status.  Cuckoo bees, like the bird with the common name, are parasitic, in this case laying their eggs in bumblebee colonies.  To do this,...

Did you know? “It is as much in the interest of a flowering plant to have a bee or other suitable insect visit it as it is for the bee to visit the flower, since the plant relies on such visits to propagate its particular species.  The most obvious external features of typical insect-attracting ...

Did you know? “Pollen granules are 5 to 10 percent good fat by dry weight.  This translates to 2 to 3 grams of fat per ounce per serving of granules (28 grams, or two rounded tablespoons).  This healthful fat content contains considerable essential fatty acids, lecithin and other nutrients.  E...

Did you know? “Honey has been revered through the ages for its healing properties.  Greek, Roman, Islamic, Chinese, Egyptian, Sub-Saharan African and Native American cultures all used honey medicinally.  Honey has been used to treat sore throats, colds, flu, skin and stomach ulcers, diarrhea, o...

Did you know? "Plants reproduce by pollination and plant pollen is distributed in two ways.  Pollens that are dry and lightweight are dispersed through the air, carried on the winds.  Other pollens are heavier because they're wetter, which makes them sticky.  The sticky pollens attach themselv...