There is a significant difference between a swarm of bees and an established bee colony. An initial swarm exhibits opposite behaviors than a beehive that has developed honeycomb within a living area. The population and aggressive nature of a bee colony increases on a continuum during the initial search of finding suitable nesting area to…
With honey bees, the nest must be removed from the home. It's not enough to remove the bees because without the "air-conditioning" they provide by flapping t...
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Provide flowers and nesting sites in your garden for this beautiful, tiny, metallic blue wild bee — your plants will thank you
Whether you are an avid gardener or simply love to spend time in your backyard, chances are that you have noticed honeybees buzzing around your property.
The world's bees are in big trouble — even more than you might have realized. Their extinction would affect the food supply, cosmetics, crops, and climate change, but scientists are hopeful they can save these important insects.
With a little knowhow, balconies, doorsteps and window boxes can all be turned into wildlife havens
Understanding the difference between a typical reaction and anaphylaxis could save a life.
We think of bees as hive creatures with a nasty sting. But not all bees live in hives or have such an aggressive approach to self-defense. In fact, the great majority of native bee species live a solitary lifestyle and have puny stingers, which are virtually harmless and rarely used.
Here are instructions for a simple, but effective carpenter bee trap. Use them to protect your home.