Do honeybees poop? Of course! Bees are both, animals and insects. All animals with very few exceptions poop to get rid of undigested food waste. This is important because if the waste is kept inside, it can poison the body. If you are a nature watcher or beekeeper you may have seen honeybees poop, or…
First aid for bees may sound strange, but as cities have fewer green areas and flowers, spotting exhausted bees in parks or on the side of the road is not an uncommon sight. The bees are tired and lack energy because many cities have an insufficient diversity of plants for the bees to forage. Bees…
´Can Bees predict the weather?´ – There are many sayings about animals as weather forecasters, for example, ¨Birds flying high expect a clear sky. When they fly low, expect rain and a blow.¨ But what about honeybees? According to the famous scholar Aristotle they could, but is it really true? Beekeepers are probably the better…
How can you identify the difference between bearding and swarming? Given that both events can look very similar, it can sometimes be difficult to understand the difference. Here’s a quick explanation of both bearding and swarming, as well as how to tell them apart. What is bearding? A beehive needs a stable temperature of 95…
Knowing honeybee activity by season is a prerequisite for every beekeeper from beginner to expert. It is important to know when honey can be harvested and when bees and the hive require more attention. Autumn In September, flowers are starting to fade away and nectar becomes less abundant. This means, the bees have to adapt…
Why do bees swarm? Most of us are familiar with the term ´a swarm of bees´, but what the fascinating phenomena of swarming actually entails is a mystery to many. Reasons for Swarming There are two reasons why bees swarm. First, swarming is a natural process that happens when a beehive gets too crowded. When…
Honeybee predators are a serious threat not just to the honeybees but also to our ecosystem and ultimately to us humans. The honeybee has been around for centuries and is a vital part of our ecosystem. They play an important role in pollinating plants, which helps to produce fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately, honeybees are facing…
What do bees symbolize? Since hundreds of years, people associate bees with various symbols, meanings, and also deities. From ancient Greece to modern-day America, the bee holds a variety of meanings and symbolisms. Therefore its symbol is found on numerous coins, jewelry, pots, and statues. Mythology The honeybee was sacred across all cultures in ancient…
Do bees vomit? Do bees talk? If you are curious and have any questions about these little creatures (Apis mellifera), don’t worry, you’re not alone! Most people know they produce honey and that they are important for our planet… There are many questions that most people are afraid to ask! Here are the answers to…
Bees memories are extraordinary! They can remember the faces of up to 100 other bees, and even remember human faces. Bees also have a very developed sense of self-awareness. Did you know that bees are able to recognize themselves in a mirror? Only humans and a few other animals have this rare ability! Though…