The Science of Bees

Honeybee colonies reproduce in different ways depending on their needs as a colony.

When temperatures get too low, beekeepers should avoid disturbing the colony and cluster.

Bees buzz with intention. Communication is key when there are so many variables in the life of a honeybee!

Born in late summer or early fall, winter bees are built differently! Their bodies develop especially to survive the cold months.

In our recent Snippet, “Preparing Honeybee Colonies for Winter” we touched on the population changes that occur in a honeybee colony during the fall and...

How the Vision of Bees Helps ThemAs with many things bee-related, the way honey bees see the world is remarkable. However, the way they see...

Most people know honey as a sugary and very tasty substance, made from nectar gathered from flowers by honey bees. What many people don’t know...

The events that happen within a beehive are hidden from view. But they shape the miraculous lives of our bees and, through the wonder of...

One of the most profound examples of collaborative groups in nature is the honey bee. Colonies function as a highly intricate and intelligent group, but...

Bees and the EnvironmentFor such small, docile creatures, honeybees have a tremendous impact on our environment and food supply. Pollination of plants provides us with...

More than just the sting and the honey...The sight of their fuzzy yellow and black bodies buzzing around a picnic table is enough to make...

During the summer the hive will most likely be at its peak, with around 20,000-50,000 bees. Most of these bees are called “workers”, infertile females...

Propolis is more than just that sticky substance that makes it difficult to move your frames – it plays a crucial role in a hive’s...

Just like most intelligent animals, bees communicate with each other. They don’t use words like we do, or clicks like dolphins, but they do have...