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What Are Honeycombs Made Of?

what are honeycombs made of?

Honeycombs are made of beeswax by honeybees. Beeswax is secreted out of the wax glands of female worker honeybees. Comb is used to house pollen, honey, and even baby bees.

Mason Bees 101: How to Attract Them

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Table of Contents: 01 What are Mason Bees? 02 How Do Mason Bees Lay Eggs? 03 How to Attract Mason Bees What are Mason Bees? Mason bees are small, gentle bees found throughout the world. There are over 130 species found in the United States alone. More importantly? These handy little bees are incredible pollinators. … Read more

How to Deter Bees From Hummingbird Feeders

honeybees on hummingbird feeders

 Table of Contents: 01 How to Keep Bees Away From Hummingbird Feeders 02 Are Hummingbirds Afraid of Bees? 03 2 Things to Avoid When Detering Bees How to Keep Bees Away From Hummingbird Feeders 1. Use Bee Guards Bee guards are covers that go over the port of your hummingbird feeders. They keep the bees … Read more

Do Queen Bees Eat Honey?

queen bee in the middle of worker honeybees

Queen bees eat honey, royal jelly, pollen, and nectar. Honey is especially important during the winter months when flowers are scarce and pollen and nectar aren’t readily available.

The Best Essential Oils for Bee Stings

essential oils for bee stings

Table of Contents: 01 The Best Essential Oils for Bee Stings 02 How to Apply Essential Oils 03 FAQs on Essential Oils for Bee Stings The 3 Best Essential Oils for Bee Stings: 1. Top Pick: Tea Tree Oil Tea tree oil is a powerful treatment for bee stings and other wounds. It’s been used for … Read more

What Are Squash Bees?

squash bees inside squash flower

Squash bees get their nickname because they avidly pollinate squash, zucchini, cucumbers, and other gourds. They’re native to North America, Central America, and South America.

Does a Queen Bee Sting?

queen honeybee surrounded by worker honeybees

Queen honeybees primarily use their stingers as weapons against rival queen bees. The queens will fight until the death, where the winner survives and claims the ‘queen’ title.