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For a better part of the last century, bees were primarily kept for purposes of producing honey. Pollination at the time occurred as a side benefit. Nonetheless, as the number of fields that require pollination increased and natural pollination declined, the practice of renting honeybee colonies for pollinating crops became …

What hits your mind when your hear anyone talk about bees? My assumption is that you imagine the sweet honey or maybe the unbearable sting. These small yellow creatures with black spots and their recognizable buzzing sound have become part of our everyday lives. It is important to note however, …

We see them buzzing around all the time, but have you ever wondered how bees work? Indeed, the buzzing honeybee social structure has fascinated many for ages. Honeybees are known for their incredible efficiency, one that is almost impossible for man to imitate. The tiny creatures are highly organized and …

Over the last several years, the honeybee population has been declining. It’s being referred to as Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) and while the exact cause of this decline isn’t known for certain, there’s research that looks into viable theories. Bees are fabulous for the environment and responsible for the pollination …

Save the Bees, Save the World Our world’s food supply depends on honey bees. One of every three bites of our food originates from bees pollinating the flowers that produce our fruits, nuts, vegetables and even coffee–coffee production has been found to double when purposely pollinated by honey bees. Each one of us benefits …