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What Is A Carpenter Bee? How To Identify Carpenter Bees?
Carpenter bees get their name from their habit of drilling wood. Carpenter bees do not eat wood, but will destroy structures by drilling circular holes to create tunnels in the wood. Unlike other common bees, such as honey bees and bumblebees, which live in colonies, carpenter bees are not gregarious insects and will build their…
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March – Bee Life And Beekeeping Tasks
March is a good or bad month for your bees. The number of bees increases exponentially, and bees consume more food. Weather and Bee Activity in March The weather in March is a mix of winter and spring. Even with erratic weather, the bees are rushing into spring in full force. The queen now lays…
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February – Bee Life And Beekeeping Tasks
In February, the bees begin to gain momentum in the hive. Compared to January, the queen bee showed a significant increase in egg-laying performance and an increased risk of starvation. There is more pollen on the tree, but bees need warm days to harvest it. Bees haven’t collected honey yet, but many of the bees…
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January – Bee Life And Beekeeping Tasks
January is very similar to December, but the bees in the hive are very busy. As daylight increases, more bees hatch, prompting the queen to lay more eggs. Occasional warm days allow bees to collect pollen, an important nutrient for bee brood. There is also an increased risk of starvation in the hive. This process…
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Do Bees Sleep? Do Bees Sleep In Flowers?
Have you ever seen a bee sleep? Many of you would probably first think that bees do not sleep, wouldn’t you? And when I tell you they do sleep, then it’s very likely that you haven’t seen this scene yet. Research by scientists has shown that bees sleep. Bees spend days and nights looking for…
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Beekeeping Monthly Calendar
The practice of beekeeping is just “one practice”, it’s important to note that beekeepers often have their own way of doing things. Some beekeepers are very attentive, while others take a slightly somewhat weaker approach. No matter what type of beekeeper you are, you should adapt the following calendar to your needs. Predicting bee needs…