Honey bees have a total of five eyes, three on the top of their head and one on either side. These eyes have different roles, with the two compound eyes helping the bees find food and avoid predators, while the…
Bees are not naturally aggressive. However, they will sting to protect themselves or their hive. Many stings occur by accident when a human steps or leans on a bee, not knowing they are there. Removing a sting is best done…
Bees are incredibly valuable insects, essential pollinators and fascinating creatures. However, for many people, they are also things to be feared, primarily because of their ability to sting. Yet, most bee species do not sting humans and those that do,…
The queen is an essential part of honey bee society. She produces the eggs that keep the hive supplied with workers, who then go out and collect pollen. When she dies, the hive workers must quickly create another queen, or…
Bees are important to plants because they act as pollinators. They move between flowers sipping nectar and accidentally spreading pollen from one plant to another. This facilitated the development of seeds and fruits. What is a pollinator? We hear so…
