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Honey Bee Swarms & Swarm Season
The general public has some misconceptions about honey bee swarms. The phrase “swarming bees” can invoke a sense of fear in people because they think the swarming bees are angry or upset. But rest assured that couldn’t be further from the truth! Swarming bees are extremely gentle as they’ve just gorged themselves on honey to prepare for the swarming event and have no honey or babies to protect so they’re less defensive. In this blog post I’ll break down the details of swarming. Read on to learn more!
Bee Stings, Baby!
In this blog post we’ll talk about what the stinger and bee venom is, what’s going on in our body when we get stung, and the types of allergic reactions people experience after a bee sting. I’ve also outlined some signs that a bee is feeling threatened and ways that you can avoid getting stung.
All About Beeswax
Beeswax is incredible! It looks beautiful, smells divine and is a multi-purpose ingredient in so many of the products that we use every day. You’re probably well aware that bees make the beeswax, but have you ever wondered what they use it for and how it’s made? Read on to learn more!
What Is Honey and How Do Bees Make It?
I’m sure you’ve had honey before, but have you ever wondered what honey actually is and how bees make it? Let us explain it all to you!