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Do Carpenter Bees Pollinate?

carpenter bees pollinating flowers

In this article: 01 Do Carpenter Bees Pollinate?  02 Should I Leave Carpenter Bees Alone? 03 What Plants Do Carpenter Bees Pollinate?  Do Carpenter Bees Pollinate? Yes, carpenter bees are incredible pollinators that play a crucial role in our ecosystem. Think about it. Through their pollination, carpenter bees help increase crop yields and quality. In … Read more

How Do Bees Make Wax?

Honeybees making beeswax

Table of Contents: 01 How Do Bees Make Wax? 02 Why Do Bees Make Wax? 03 Do All Bees Make Wax? How Do Bees Make Wax? Honeybees make wax from special glands underneath their abdomens. These wax glands secrete liquid wax that solidifies once exposed to air. At first, the beeswax appears transparent in color … Read more

What Do Carpenter Bees Eat?

what do carpenter bees eat

Despite popular belief, carpenter bees don’t eat wood. Like other bees, they eat pollen and nectar collected from flowers. Pollen is their protein source, and nectar is their carbohydrate source.

Do Bees Poop?

honeybee sitting on yellow flower

Table of Contents: 01 Do Bees Poop? 02 What Does a Bee’s Poop Look Like? 03 Where Do Bees Poop? Do Bees Poop? Like humans, bees poop to relieve themselves of waste. But here’s the thing: The technical term for insect poop is “frass.” Frass can vary in size, shape, and color amongst insects. For … Read more

Do Honey Bees Sting?

Honey bee pollinating flower

In this article: 01 Do Honey Bees Sting? 02 What Happens to a Honey Bee After Stinging? 03 How to Avoid Honey Bee Stings 04 How to Treat Honey Bee Stings Do Honey Bees Sting? Yes, honey bees sting when they feel their hive is in danger. But now you might be asking: Well, how … Read more