Articles for tag: Honey Bees, Nectar

What is Happening to the Honey Bees?

In 2006, something was noticed by beekeepers here and around the world. The honey bee was disappearing. And it was happening at such a rate that it left many of them scratching their heads in wonder. It wasn’t just a few bees that come up missing, it was 50 to 90% of them! Hives that ...

Keeping a Bee Hive: Bee Keeping is Awesome!

What’s so wonderful about beekeeping? Is having a bee hive really that great? If it’s such a hot job, why aren’t more people involved in beekeeping? I’ll answer all those questions and more, but first let me say that there are a multitude of different type bees, ranging from fat, fuzzy bumblebees to small, “busy ...

Killer Bees in Southern California

It’s no secret that there are Africanized bees migrating throughout the world, but they are now spreading through the United States relatively quickly as well. Most people have heard about the swarms of Africanized bees in the US, but fairly recently, in 1994, the killer bees as they are often called, entered California. Since 1994, ...

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Facts for Kids About Bees

Are you searching for facts and information about bees? Are you writing a research paper or science report about bees and looking for information? Are you a teacher or home school parent preparing a lesson plan about bees? Did your child just see a bee outside and you’d like to make a lesson out of ...

Bee Prevention

April showers bring May flowers, and flowers bring bees. This summer everyone should have the proper knowledge to keep their families safe from bees. Here are a few tips on hive prevention and background information about bees. Keep in mind, it is highly recommended seeking the help of a professional. Bumble Bees: The bumble bee ...