The European honey bee has been naturalized in North America for hundreds of years and it’s now considered to be an essential part of the ecosystem. However, there is a species of bee that was introduced in the 50s that’s considered to be one of the most invasive types of bees on the planet; the […]
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Bees are truly fascinating creatures and there are many different species. But one thing is the same between all bee species and that is the number of wings. So, how many wings do bees have? A bee has four wings. Two of each type are on either side of the body. However, these wings are
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Yesterday I went on a day out and we stopped at a lovely little cafe in the countryside. Since the weather was so good, we decided to eat in the courtyard among the flowers but we soon regretted that decision when the food arrived. We were plagued by yellow jackets! I’m very keen on the
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Bees produce a wealth of natural products but honey is probably the most well known. What’s more, we’re all familiar with the idea that honey is 100% edible and it’s something that has been enjoyed by humans for thousands of years. But what about beeswax; Is beeswax edible? Yes! Beeswax is completely safe to eat.
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If you’ve got a four-legged friend then you may have noticed that he tries to eat bees while playing outdoors. This seems like an odd choice of snack since bees can deliver a painful sting so why do dogs eat bees in the first place? Dogs have a natural prey instinct and this is often
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If you’ve ever paid attention to honey bees, you may have noticed that you only really see them on a sunny day. They certainly don’t come out in the winter and a lot of people have asked me, ‘where do bees go when it rains?’ It’s quite dangerous for honey bees to fly in the
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As a pet owner, it can be very worrying if your beloved animal’s health is compromised. Cats are incredibly curious animals and they spend a lot of time outdoors. Because of this, it’s not uncommon for them to come into contact with a whole host of other creatures which have the potential to cause them
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Bees are well known for producing honey but they also make a whole host of other products; royal jelly, bee bread, and of course, beeswax. But what is beeswax and what is it used for? Bees produce wax by processing honey and they secrete it from glands on the underside of their abdomens. This wax
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If there’s one bear that’s made it abundantly clear that our ursine friends love honey, it’s Winnie The Pooh. This beloved character has been seen multiple times with his paws in a honey bee nest but he always seems to get chased and stung by the bees. I’ve often wondered about the reality of the
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Are you asking yourself how are bees getting into my house? Is your home turning into something that resembles a bee hive but you can’t figure out where infestation is coming from? You’re not alone. Millions of homeowners have faced the same situation but there are ways to find out where the bees are coming
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