June 16, 2008
- How to Deal with Wood Bees
Wood bees, sometimes also called carpenter bees can cause damage to your house and any wooden structure. The damage is usually not serious and is only cosmetic, however there is a possibility of serious damage to a structure is wood bees have been repeatedly using the house as a nesting ground for a long time. [...]
June 15, 2008
- Types of Bees in a Colony
Bees are the little farmers that help farmers with their crops. Almost all bees have something to do with propagating some species of plants which in turn help us increase our food sources. There is a hierarchy on the colony that classifies what types of bees are there and what they do.
Queen Bee [...]
June 14, 2008
- A Review Of The Secret Life Of Bees
The Secret Life of Bees is a best selling novel by author Sue Monk Kidd. This article is going to take a look at The Secret Life of Bees and give you a basic plot summary and review.
The Secret Life of Bees – Summary and Review
The book opens in South Carolina in [...]
June 13, 2008
- Diminishing Salt Lake City Bees
The honeybee is Utah’s official insect. It is admired for its immense ability for hard work. The home of the Salt Lake City Bees has been made the state’s symbol. Unfortunately the beloved honeybee is being threatened by the Varroa mite, and the bee hives may be wiped out from not only [...]
June 12, 2008
- Importance of the Queen Bee to your Hive
Fledgling practicing bee keepers should understand that the queen bee is the most important thing that keeps the hive alive and flourishing because without her, the hive would die. The queen bee is the only member of the hive which lays eggs, an obvious skill which is needed to keep the hive alive and thriving. [...]
June 11, 2008
- The Challenging National Geographic Bee
Thousands of schools in North America participate in the national geographic bee. The material that is used by children is prepared by the National Geographical Society. The main aim of the contest is to encourage teachers to include geography as one of the subjects in school. In this way it can spark [...]
June 10, 2008
- The Case of Missing Bees
Whenever we hear that there is a case of missing bees going on, the first thing we experience is obviously fear. If we were a farmer we may think of other aspects, such as the financial trauma that would incur with a case of missing bees.
What Happened?
Back in January a few years [...]
June 9, 2008
- Africanized Honey Bees (Killer Bees)
Most people are familiar with the existence of what are commonly called killer bees. They have been the stuff of movies and legend for quite some time. What some people do not realize is that they are real, and they can be quite dangerous. The following will help us gain a better understanding of just [...]
June 8, 2008
- How to Humanely Get Rid Of Bees
Have you noticed a higher number of bees in your yard this year and you want to know how to get rid of the bees? You probably want to just grab a can of Raid and go for it, but you may be able to learn how to get rid of your bees and still [...]
June 7, 2008
- Why Are Honey Bees Dying?
Since 2006, 35% or more of the Western honey bees living in the United States have mysteriously disappeared. Billions of honey bees took off from hives and simply disappeared.
Honey Bees Dying – Some Details About Honey Bees
Honey bees are a subset of bees, primarily distinguished by the production and storage of honey [...]
June 6, 2008
- Things You May Not Know About Honey Bees
As far as bees go, there may not be any quite as intriguing as honey bees. Many people do not realize how much we, as humans, rely on these amazing creatures. Let’s dig in and take a closer look at this industrious insect.
Little Known Facts
In the scientific world, they are known as [...]
June 5, 2008
- Common Bee Species: Ground Bees
There are a few different bee species that are known of and recognized today, and one of the most common and well known are the ground bees. In most situations it is not best to eliminate ground bees and wasps since they are valuable in agricultural production by either pollinating many different plants or by [...]
June 4, 2008
- Learning How to Get Rid of Bees
If you want to learn how to get rid of bees then there are a few key pieces of information you are going to want to know.
Tips
There are a few important tips that anyone looking to get rid of bees will want to know. For one, you should never attempt to [...]
June 3, 2008
- Understanding Carpenter Bees
While all bees are important in the pollination process of many plants and flowers, there are some that do not have much of a use beyond that role – like carpenter bees. The carpenter bee is aptly named because it creates their nests in wood, often unfortunately in the wood of your home. What these [...]
June 2, 2008
- Dangers to the Busy Bee and the Future of Many Crops
Not too many people stop to think about how important the busy bee is to the world, preferring to think of them as pesky, stinging creatures. The fact is that the bee is very important to the pollination process for countless plants, flowers, crops, trees and more. Without the busy bee, there would be no [...]
June 1, 2008
- A Closer Look At The Bumble Bee
The bumble bee is a hairy, round bee that most of us are familiar with. They have a distinctively deep buzz when they are lazily flying around your yard and garden. Some people often confuse the bumble bee with it’s cousin, the honey bee. There are, however, many differences that separate them. Below we will [...]
May 31, 2008
- Controlling a Bees Nest
If you have a bees nest on your property then you may have concerns about the safety of your family, particularly if you have small children. Sometimes people confuse bees with wasps. Wasps have thinner bodies with a narrow waist, slim legs and bodies that are shiny and smooth in appearance.
Wasps can be [...]
May 30, 2008
- What Is The Cause For All The Bees Dying?
In the United States over the last couple of years bee populations have been decreasing at an alarming rate. The question is why are all the bees dying, or where are the going? If this is not a concern of your you need to realize how important bees are to the entire ecosystem. [...]
May 29, 2008
- Causes of Bees Disappearing
Bees are natural propagators of many different plants. They are also our source of many food items which many commercial producers process for us. Bees disappearing recently have baffled many experts and theories abound regarding their disappearance. In spite of being so small, bees play a major role in our environment thus bees disappearing have [...]
May 28, 2008
- How To Survive A Swarm Of Bees
Everyone knows what it’s like to be stung by a bee, and usually it’s not a big deal. But what do you do if you find yourself surrounded by a swarm of bees? This is a totally different situation than some minor pain and discomfort from a single sting. For some people, this type of [...]
