Bees feed on nectar, a sweet liquid produced by flowers, and pollen, a powdery substance collected from flowers that provides essential nutrients. Some species of bees also consume tree sap and...
Category: Bee Nutrition
Revealing Carpenter Bees’ Diet: The Power Behind Their Buzz!
Carpenter bees are fascinating creatures. They are part of the Xylocopa genus, a genus that contains over five hundred species. Their nature as wood boring insects often causes people to...
The energy of a hive, and with that its ability to complete all of the important tasks – from foraging to raising new bees and producing honey – ultimately comes from just two vital substances:...
Feed the Bees: What Do Beekeepers Serve Up for a Healthy Hive?
Let’s get one thing clear from the outset – bees feed themselves. And they feed themselves above all else on nectar and honey. That said, there are several ways in which a beekeeper can help out...
Winter is Coming: How to Ensure Your Bees Survive with Adequate Honey Reserves
Being able to collect honey is one of the more pleasant aspects of beekeeping. It is probably not a stretch to say that more than one amateur beekeeper got into the hobby specifically out of a desire...
