A bee takes off from the hive and disappears above the treetops. Where is it going? How many kilometers does its hunting territory extend? The…
About bees
Articles about bees, their species, their role in nature, human life and health. Threats to their decline. Ways of the protection
Bees do not build their own hives — these are human constructions. Insects create nests from wax combs, and the hive is merely a protective…
A bee can reach a maximum speed of 65 km/h without a load, but with a load of nectar and pollen, its speed drops to…
Winter bee mortality is one of the most pressing problems facing modern beekeeping. The number of hives that do not survive the winter months has…
Apiphobia is an inexplicable, uncontrollable, obsessive fear of bees, wasps, their stings, and even their buzzing. This irrational fear goes far beyond normal caution and…
Drones are the male members of a bee colony, whose sole biological function is to transfer genetic material by fertilizing young queens. Unlike worker bees…
Bees rarely fly at night, limiting their nighttime activity to emergencies and work inside the hive. Bees sometimes fly at night, but only when necessary.…
Honey bees are amazing creatures. Understanding what they eat is very important for successful beekeeping and preserving them on earth. In this article, we will…
The stages of development of a honey bee are a rather complex and interesting process. Beekeepers must be well aware of this process in order…
Bees have been around humans for many millennia. And humans have always interacted with them. The oldest image of a man collecting honey from wild…