Honeybees are one of the most beneficial insects worldwide. Their role in plant survival through pollination is unmatched. And while they are usually armed with a stinger for defense, they are typically helpless with some enemies and require human intervention. Many diseases and parasites have caused many colonies to die

Some people are scared to death at the thought of bee stings. However, beekeepers know that this is one of the prices to pay to get their reward. Some people shy away from keeping bees due to stings. Bee stings hurt! And while you can’t compare wasps or yellow jacket

Honey bees die every day. The lifespan of worker bees is about six weeks, and being in thousands, it is normal for them to die daily. The queen lays thousands of eggs daily in the peak seasons to replace the dead ones. The drones have an average lifespan of 55

With the increase in backyard beekeeping, you will most likely have a neighbor or even yourself with some bee colonies. Thankfully, the typical Langstroth hive only requires a few feet of space; hence any backyard has the potential to carry some colonies. Keeping beehives in close proximity to people has

Hummingbirds and bees usually compete for the same food sources. They are both nectar-loving buzzers and pollinators! The birds possess long, thin beaks for reaching nectar from flowers. Honey bees have a long tongue known as proboscis and enjoy nectar from foxglove, petunias, salvias, bee balm, zinnias, and others. There

Beekeeping is one of those endowed bobbies with many rewards and benefits. It has always been referred to as the “sweet cause.”  The practice has been around for thousands of years. Beekeepers tend to enjoy the various bee products, and the yields of their farms are increased by having pollinators

Beekeepers get stung by honey bees. They can’t escape this part. This is one of the prices to pay for the fantastic hobby that is dear to many. Thankfully, only a small percentage of the total population( about 5%) is allergic to bee stings. Beekeepers usually check on their level

Most people love bees, and most beekeepers avoid killing any while inspecting the hives or harvesting honey. They do this by being calm and gentle in their operations. But this is not always the case; time-conscious commercial beekeepers with hundreds of hives to attend to cannot afford to spend an

Bees and other pollinators play a vital role in food production; if they are in danger, we are also in danger. Besides the pollination role, they also make great products, including honey. Beekeepers benefit by harvesting the products and selling them at a profit. Since they make honey for their

Honey bees are famed for their hard work and skills. They are also armed with stings that terrorize us. That is why you will find beekeepers covered from head to toe to evade the wrath of the bees. The stings are also a way of defense mechanism for them. Regardless