There’s nothing more annoying than having unwanted insects in your garden and while leafcutter bees are generally harmless, having a nest right outside your backdoor is often unwelcome. If this sounds like a familiar situation then you’ve probably been wondering how to get rid of leafcutter bees. There are many ways you can get rid […]
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I love honey bees and I think they’re one of the most fascinating garden insects. But when they arrive in swathes, they can get pretty annoying and it’s only natural that you’ll want to get rid of them. So do you know how to get rid of honey bees using home remedies? While chemical insecticides
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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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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 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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Have you ever wondered about the buzzing world of bees and their dedicated keepers? The practice of beekeeping has been around for over 4,500 years, providing incredible benefits to our planet. This article delves into the intriguing facts and figures about bees and beekeepers, shedding light on their roles in pollination, agriculture, economy, as well
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All animals see the world in different ways. That’s because of how each animal functions. For example, human vision would be useless to an owl and the way that dogs see would in no way benefit a marine animal like a shark. The way that bees see is pretty incredible and they even see a
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It seems as though there’s a technical term for everything and when you hear these terms, it can feel a little confusing. So what is apiculture? Apiculture is the technical term used for beekeeping. According to one definition, it is the scientific rearing of honeybees and the word comes from the ancient Latin language and
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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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