Most times, when people are asked to talk about the most dangerous and worst biting pests, the usual suspects topping the list include; rattlesnakes, scorpions and even fire ants. However, the...
Tag: beekeeping
Ask anyone to say the first word that comes into their head after you say the word, ‘bee’ and the likely answer will be, honey! Well, that is at least the first thought that came to my mind. So...
The community of bees that live in a hive is called a colony. If you have ever seen a beehive, you must have realized that there is a large number of these small creatures in there. They all function...
Pollination is a free service bees give to help farmers grow food. Unfortunately, these pollinators have been declining in numbers in the recent years. This is a problem we need to solve if we want...
Apis mellifera, also known as the western honey bee, is a truly fascinating creature. The behavior of honey bees is quite complex and many interesting questions arise if you observe them closely....
Honey being a very essential part of human agriculture, is perhaps one of the most talked about substances and as such so many myths surrounding it has sprung up. Below is a list of facts and myths...