I love getting outdoors in the summer but the moment that things heat up, I’ve noticed these pesky little insects hovering around. They’re sweat bees and grossly enough, they’re attracted to human sweat which is why they’ll crawl all over you if you break a sweat. Now, the good news is that this species of […]
Being out in nature means that we are in close contact with a whole host of critters. Bees are incredibly common, not to mention important but a lot of people are scared of them because of their ability to sting. But why do bees sting and is there anything we can do to avoid being
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Bees are a creature that most of us don’t pay a lot of attention to. They buzz around in the spring and summer and unless they bother us, we just let them go about their business. But these winged friends are a lot more critical to the ecosystem than most people realize. I’ve spoken to
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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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When you are taking care of bees, it’s really important to weigh your hive as this is a good indicator of how healthy your colony is. What’s more, knowing the weight of the hive will tell you how much honey is stored once you account for the weight of the bees and the hive itself.
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On a hot summer’s day, I love nothing more than relaxing by the pool and taking a refreshing dip to cool off. But it can be incredibly frustrating when you’re trying to enjoy some well-earned peace only to be annoyed by bees buzzing around. Bees are an important part of every ecosystem and I’d never
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There are a whopping 20,000 species of bees in the world and more than 3600 of these live in North America. So, you’re going to find yourself confronted with bees on a regular basis. That’s fine, for the most part as bees are a welcome and natural part of the ecosystem. However, sometimes they can
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Bees need somewhere safe to nest and unfortunately, this sometimes means that you’ll find them in one of the walls of your home. While I’m all for ensuring that bees do have a safe nesting site, I also understand that there aren’t many people that want to share their homes with these creatures. So, a
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I love bees. I think they’re some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. However, while I am a nature enthusiast, I don’t want to have to live with it in my pocket. Watching bees in their natural habitat is hugely rewarding but when they start to invade your garden and home, it’s time
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Sometimes bees will swarm to start a new colony. They’ll break free from the hive and group together in numbers up to around 30,000. A lot of people are terrified of a swarm of bees; I blame Disney and its depictions of Winnie The Pooh running away from a swarm. However, bees are actually very
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