No matter where you live, unless you’re at a research station in Antarctica, you’ll be used to seeing bees in spring and summer. They’re among one of the most common flying insects and there are lots of different species. But have you ever wondered how many bees are in the world? It’s thought that there […]
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I remember when I was a kid, running around the garden trying to escape a bee that had taken a liking to me. My mom was yelling at me to stay still because the bee wouldn’t sting me unless I hurt it. I had to wonder why but once our little friend had flown away,
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In North America, carpenter bees are among the most common bee species. However, they’re also one of the peskiest and will nest in wood in and around the home so people are keen to get rid of them. While there are many ways you can tackle a carpenter bee problem quickly and efficiently, sometimes, it’s
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When you hear someone talking about bees, they’ll often mention that they’re pollinators. Most people know that bees collect pollen but aren’t familiar with the process of pollination or even why it is so important. So, how do bees pollinate? In the simplest terms, bees take pollen from one flower and deposit it on another,
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I often find myself telling my children not to panic when a honey bee flies by. While a lot of people worry that they’ll get stung, it’s important to keep in mind that bees are not usually aggressive animals and will only sting when they feel threatened. You may have heard the rumor that they
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Carpenter bees are harmless for the most part and are not usually aggressive towards humans unless they feel threatened. However, since these insects bore into wood to make their nests, they can often be a nuisance around the home and garden and end up nesting where they’re not welcome. There are lots of ways that
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Have you ever looked at a bee’s face close up? If you have, you’ll have noticed that the layout is a little different to our own, naturally so. They’re insects after all so the way that they use their vision also differs from humans. It may also come as a surprise to learn that bees
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Do you love to drizzle honey over your cereal or perhaps use it to sweeten a cup of herbal tea? It’s certainly earned its spot in the food cupboards of humans over the years and there’s evidence that humans have been enjoying this sweet substance for thousands of years. Honey is made by bees and
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Have you ever been tricked by the question what do cows drink? The answer is obviously water but most people’s brains fool them into saying milk because that’s a liquid we associate with cows. So if I were to ask you what do bees eat, would your answer be honey? What do bees eat? This
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We all know that bees collect nectar and pollen and most of us will have sat in the garden during summer, watching these fascinating creatures moving from flower to flower doing just that. When you think that they collect nectar and take it back to the hive to make honey and when you think about
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