Bee Behavior

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When Honey Bees Sting: How to Stay Safe as a Beekeeper

Certainly! It is possible for honey bees to sting beekeepers. Honey bees are generally docile and will only sting when they feel threatened or when their hive is disturbed. However, even experienced beekeepers can accidentally provoke or startle the bees, causing them to defend their colony and sting. It is important for beekeepers to take …

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From Hive To Hibernation: The Remarkable Winter Survival Of Bees

During winter, bees huddle together inside their hive to form a cluster, where they generate heat by vibrating their bodies. They consume the honey that they have stored throughout the warmer months, using it as a source of energy to maintain the temperature within the cluster. The queen bee is protected and kept warm in …

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Buzzing Dilemma: Unveiling the Astonishing Reality of Carpenter Bee Stings

Carpenter bees can sting, but it is rare. Female carpenter bees have the ability to sting, while males do not. However, females are generally not aggressive and will only sting if they feel threatened or provoked. Are you among that group of people terrified by bee stings? If so, the sight of a fully developed …

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Do Bees Sleep? A Deep Dive Into the Fascinating Facts

Yes, bees do sleep. They have periods of rest similar to sleep in humans, which helps them restore their energy and maintain optimal functioning. During the warmer spring and summer seasons, bees are commonly observed hovering around flowers as they collect nectar. However, during the night or throughout the colder winter months their presence is …

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When Bees Turn on Each Other: Understanding the Causes of Intra-Hive Aggression

A question many new and inexperienced beekeepers have is why are their bees killing each other? The issue can occur when you have more than one hive and find that bees from one hive are killing those from another while trying to steal their honey stores. The same thing can happen when bees from hives …

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Unraveling the Mystery: Reasons Why Your Bees Might Not Be Collecting Pollen

A healthy, averaged-sized bee colony is likely to bring in around a hundred pounds of pollen in a single season. Although nectar is the substance that ultimately becomes honey, pollen collection is just as essential for the health and continued existence of any hive. Pollen stored as food is essential not only for the sustenance …

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Unveiling the Mystery of Bee Bearding: What Causes it?

One of the many questions beekeepers encounter is why their bees are “bearding” outside the hive. Bearding is when bees congregate on the front of the hive in large numbers, forming a beard-like appearance. While this behavior can be alarming to novice beekeepers, it is a natural and common occurrence that is usually not cause …

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When Bees Attack: Causes of Aggression in Beehives and How to Prevent It

While beekeeping is an exciting and rewarding activity, it can also be challenging at times. This is especially so when dealing with aggressive bees. Aggressive behavior in bees can be caused by several factors, such as genetics, environmental stressors, and disease. When beehives become aggressive, it poses a significant risk to beekeepers, nearby animals, and …

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