https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/bees-blog.html The Bees Blog keeps you up to date with all the latest additions and updates from www.buzzaboutbees.net. Subscribe here. en-us Bees Fri, 4 Jul 2025 09:03:48 -0400 Fri, 4 Jul 2025 09:03:48 -0400 buzzaboutbees.net https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/spiritual-meaning-and-symbolism-of-butterflies-dreams.html039585187e142e399b1e757f19bf2599My spiritual interpretation of a real dream submitted by a reader, which included butterflies, a hornet, a tank, a manager from work and some fish. Fri, 4 Jul 2025 09:03:35 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/the-lives-of-bees-grozinger-patch.html3a954a7e14973fdeb0c754bbca67e86bAuthors Grozinger & Patch cover the topics you’d expect and show how bee species exhibit behavioural differences to adapt to local ecosystems, seasons & flora.
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 05:01:59 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/the-lives-of-butterflies-by-david-james-and-david-lohman.htmlc2bc8258fa468186152eea4ba1edae82A review: The Lives of Butterflies -This stunning and informative book featuring beautiful photographs is brimming with insight into the world of butterflies.
Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:11:02 -0500 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/insects-of-north-america-john-c-abbott-kendra-k-abbott-book-review.html87a8b2c1a03197faec550d2f32179adaThis superb guide is essentially a comprehensive description of and aid to the identification of the 783 insect families currently recognized in North America.
Mon, 11 Sep 2023 10:29:40 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/common-bees-of-western-north-america-a-book-review.html95d262012c4b3a90e0009646493ba196Book Review: Common Bees of Western North America by Olivia Messinger Carril & Joseph S. Wilson, (Photographic guide) published by Princeton University Press
Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:53:13 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/princess-of-wales-beekeeping.htmlc8f58ad1bb5c7bb095d31208bca1dac4A photograph of the Princess is full beekeeping suit tending a beehive was released on Instagram to coincide with World Bee Day, helping draw attention to bees.
Wed, 31 May 2023 09:31:54 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/bees-of-the-world-laurence-packer.html12950c50e18b0446af26f2848deeca7bWhy 'bee enthusiasts need this book": 'Bees Of The World - A Guide To Every Family', a beautifully presented hardback book with stunning photographs.
Sat, 18 Feb 2023 09:05:36 -0500 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/are-bees-fish.html8d527dcfe14d1b82c258caa988a1aea2Law originally intended to protect wildlife omitted to include, 'insects', but in California threatened bee species can now receive the protection of fish. Fri, 21 Oct 2022 12:27:55 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/king-charles-the-bee-friendly-monarch.html6c0f89fca308216995fad38497a3d4b2.Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, a tribute to a new King who has already demonstrated a passion for bees and their welfare, and the environment.
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 10:48:57 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/bee-charities.htmldfad60f4c2a874ddc81ae2e49211e658Read these 6 simple tips to ensure any bee charity or cause you are thinking of helping, will really make a difference, and your money is well spent.
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:40:57 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/the-mind-of-a-bee.html708cc2c82b55ccebe0ae1064b14067a6In 'The Mind Of A Bee', Prof Lars Chittka gathers scientific research to show that bees have an individual intelligence, self-awareness and consciousness
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 04:21:11 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/insectpedia-a-review.html6d5800fbebb24502565f789d37d716baAn engaging, delightful A-Z of the insect world, packed full of entertaining facts. Eaton's wit and enthusiasm for his subject keeps you turning the pages.
Mon, 9 May 2022 04:16:42 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/britains-insects-paul-d-brock-review.htmld561eb1edd8685a1aa80049533189b21This field guide has just winged its way up to my 'absolute favourites' book list! Britain's Insects A Field Guide To The Insects Of Great Britain And Ireland. Fri, 21 May 2021 07:13:02 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/Sherlock-Holmes-And-Bees.html9240d6fcacfdbe1538853daca3069c81Sherlock Holmes And Bees: Arthur Conan Doyle And The Retirement Of His Famous Detective. Newspaper Cuttings From Australia 1904 -1926
Sun, 18 Oct 2020 09:49:32 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/robber-bees.html40adbabfe6b73f47921afc9709a786c7Robbing behavior can seriously weaken the target colony, and bees engaging in robbing may risk their lives via attack or transmission of disease and parasites..
Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:01:07 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/leave-alone-beekeeping.html5d2d56383aef1d7981cf36049b074082John Butler's 'Lessons From Beekeeping'. John is 83 years old, and was a beekeeper for 40 years, and explains why he be became a 'leave-alone beekeeper'.
Sun, 23 Aug 2020 10:54:21 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/how-candy-striped-spiders-catch-bees.html18524a2770fb0a7c830098fea51f0039Some spider species catch bees in their webs, whilst others rely on a pounce and a fatal bite. The candy-striped spider has a sort of 'in-between' approach.
Mon, 3 Aug 2020 12:04:02 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/bee-nest-under-the-garden-decking.htmlda26a07a41b5c6070d7d382a1534a785I sometimes get asked for advice about bee nests beneath garden decking - often it's bumble bees. If this is your concern, you may find the following useful.
Fri, 19 Jun 2020 11:00:56 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/amazing-facts-about-wasps.html55c031f7a52b69e72e1077d400832533Here's why wasps are great! From inspiring the invention of paper and helping combat cancer, to helping keep down garden and crop pests and pollinating plants!
Fri, 5 Jun 2020 12:53:06 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/Do-We-Really-Need-Bees.html79cf0f15437ecef55dc6fbfac2c42cd4Yes. Like other invertebrates, bees are part of the whole interconnected web of life that makes up the ecosystem, each living organism playing its own part.
Wed, 3 Jun 2020 07:31:00 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/what-food-group-is-honey-in.html6c54e002e396c3287e9c0970e3eb7341What Food Group Is Honey In? Honey is categorized as a sugar and a sweetener. As a sugar, it falls into the umbrella group of ‘carbohydrates’. Learn more.
Fri, 22 May 2020 12:28:07 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/honey-refractometer.html8c88fae70643c25153cc487739d56ba2Honey refractometers measure moisture content of honey to help avoid problems like fermentation. Here's how they work, along with a video demonstration.
Tue, 19 May 2020 12:26:33 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/crawling-injured-bumble-bees.html96facb0b905a6d166beaa0643ff6b639Crawling, Injured Bumble Bees. Why you may sometimes come across injured bees crawling on the ground or in the grass, and what you can do to help the bees.
Mon, 18 May 2020 10:38:49 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/can-i-remove-a-bumble-bee-nest-from-a-compost-bin.html404e4ef4a874280be8a9c1532a418119Can I Remove A Bumble Bee Nest From A Compost Bin? One common query concerns the desire to move a bumble bee nest out of a compost bin. Here's my advice. Mon, 18 May 2020 06:48:40 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/what-is-tupelo-honey.htmle467335b58535f940c49b05e78851d9dWhat Is Tupelo Honey? Tupelo Honey is a distinct, aromatic, premium-priced honey made by honey bees from the nectar they gather from the Tupelo tree.
Tue, 12 May 2020 12:17:59 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/honey-and-allergies.html9a936f539d461ad2ad5e146b250fc587Honey And Allergies: Is there a role for honey in treating allergies? Is it possible to have an allergic reaction to honey? A look at the evidence.
Sun, 10 May 2020 13:13:44 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/how-do-bees-taste.html34ef24a382c58055e8d7a159b371a69fBees use taste sensors like tiny hairs, which are located on the antennae, mouth parts and front feet. Bees are especially sensitive to sweet & salty tastes.
Fri, 8 May 2020 10:01:31 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/bees-word-search-puzzles.htmld77b8417ea2d3b361babd748e3499e14Printable Bee-Themed Word Search Puzzles For Kids And Family:a variety of bee-themed word search puzzles free to download.
Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:29:39 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/marshams-nomad-bee-nomada-marshamella.htmlb48cb7129dc81bf7f7d856ac5ffec337The Marsham's Nomad Bee: Description and photographs, including host species. How to tell the difference between Marsham's nomad bee and Gooden's nomad bee.
Tue, 28 Apr 2020 09:55:06 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/activities-for-kids-at-home-bees.html0268a87c94650e35300d34a29a6045cbBee-themed Activities For Kids At Home: a range of puzzles, activity sheets and ideas for activities with children.
Thu, 23 Apr 2020 11:11:04 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/Varroa-resistant-honey-bees.htmle5e7cfe7190132ad173440d626c79240How scientists and beekeepers are using a 'mite biting' colony trait in a breeding program to select for increased Varroa destructor resistance. Wed, 22 Apr 2020 05:31:12 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/bee-stings-dogs.html5e99c646275cce855011effd3905e470What are the signs of your dog being stung, how should you treat a dog for a bee sting, and when is a bee sting dangerous for a dog?
Mon, 20 Apr 2020 08:38:17 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/do-bees-have-teeth.html6323db3ce9a338a79b365e8eb2e68b9bIn a sense bees do indeed have teeth on their mandibles (jaws), although they are not 'teeth' like those found in the mouths of humans or other mammals.
Sun, 19 Apr 2020 11:45:51 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/Bees-and-pollinators-visit-rosebay-willowherb.html25e6e4622cc14c840c88e0bda25301d0This tall, attractive wildflower, Rosebay willowherb provides nectar and pollen for bumble bees and honey bees late summer, as well as burnet moths and beetles.
Tue, 7 Apr 2020 15:31:04 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/do-honey-bees-poop.html1c7b7f36f782619fb2b93d01791608d3Yes. Healthy honey bee poop is yellow in color, and is somewhat sticky. It might appear as yellow droplets or a longer sausage shape or 'splat'.
Mon, 6 Apr 2020 12:34:27 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/bees-like-hypericum.html3c283135e7e453b1d0271c0c005a452cBees Like Hypericum. It provides a rich source of pollen when colonies are growing. It can be comical to watch bees land on varieties with long stamens.
Fri, 3 Apr 2020 12:14:55 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/babies-honey-and-infant-botulism.htmlca2fd057221dc032c1e46e9b49f36071Why babies under 12 months old can't have honey (even if cooked). How and why honey can cause infant botulism. When is it okay to give a child honey?
Wed, 1 Apr 2020 12:46:34 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/bee-nutrition-and-floral-resource-restoration.html104835fc686af7372680566024ec87d0Bee Nutrition and Floral Resource Restoration - Scientific Paper summary - Anthony D Vaudo et al Current Opinion in Insect Science 2015
Wed, 1 Apr 2020 11:43:11 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/is-honey-bad-for-your-teeth.html989d40e62ec369c456dbf8ca83968632A balanced overview: effects of honey on tooth enamel and general oral health, and potential to cause or prevent cavities, with reference to scientific studies.
Mon, 30 Mar 2020 08:31:40 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/what-makes-honey-taste-sweet.html509fc2506f27c84a9fcf15dff3019e2aIf you have a sweet tooth here's why honey tastes so good. Honey contains a variety of sugars thanks to nectar from flowers, and taste buds play a role too.
Sun, 22 Mar 2020 13:22:08 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/does-honey-increase-blood-sugar-levels.html5769e918fef1321ad3ea24f628828eddDoes Honey Increase Blood Sugar? What is the GI of honey? Whilst honey is made by honey bees, nevertheless, it is primarily comprised of different sugars.
Sat, 21 Mar 2020 12:30:24 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/which-honey-tastes-the-sweetest.htmlcf93ed511e45c2887736387dc1f3fd78Which Honey Tastes The Sweetest? Differences in the nectar collected by bees affects flavor and sweetness of honey. Here's a comparison of 30 different honeys.
Fri, 20 Mar 2020 12:22:10 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/is-honey-acidic-or-alkaline.html16425c9457fdde4a4be8eff3d74258eaIs Honey Acidic Or Alkaline? What is the PRAL? What is the pH of different types of honey? Is honey acidic when consumed? Which acids are present in honey?
Fri, 20 Mar 2020 09:53:48 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/can-cats-taste-honey.html7469ebc75103b823b6c9fa8bc38ea07eIs it safe to give honey to cats and can cats taste it anyway? Here's why it's not advisable to feed honey to a cat, and why it won't taste the same to felines.
Thu, 19 Mar 2020 10:34:27 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/can-honey-make-you-fat.html1731d641e99057d84d79ae6618e8b6ffCan Honey Make You Fat? Not in itself, but If you consume large amounts of honey on top of your recommended requirement, you may well put on weight. Wed, 18 Mar 2020 15:12:28 -0400 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/what-is-a-bee-is-a-bee-an-insect.htmlf90edc6ba24ab12d5b5dd8d831300be7What is a bee? Are bees insects and are they bugs or a type of fly? Are bees animals and if so, are they mammals? Are bees invertebrates? Answers here.
Wed, 4 Mar 2020 11:16:49 -0500 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/winter-flowering-shrubs-for-bees.html737f111f9d903e754e89ac6af6158a27Contrary to popular belief, some bee species may forage on cool winter days, so it's a good idea to grow winter flowering shrubs for early emerging bees.
Mon, 2 Mar 2020 09:04:52 -0500 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/Why-do-bees-visit-some-flowers-and-not-others.htmlf3f05afa91efa3fa1e90ca4e6ab7a9adReasons include: Food reward offered, nectar refill rate of the flower, foraging preferences of the bee species, seasonality, and peak nectar production.
Fri, 21 Feb 2020 11:06:12 -0500 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/Why-do-bees-need-flowers-and-plants.htmlaf62d42526d33f06efe3ec3c824d690cBees need flowers for nectar and pollen but it may surprise you to learn that some species make use of petals, leaves, oils, resins, plant hairs and stems too!
Wed, 19 Feb 2020 11:29:25 -0500 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/bees-love-sweet-box-sarcococca.htmldadb1b38af29a9534f6c57b0b377eaebBees Love Sweet Box: Sarcococca confusa and hookeriana. These fragrant, winter flowering shrubs feed bees during the chilly months of January and February.
Mon, 10 Feb 2020 12:11:30 -0500 https://www.buzzaboutbees.net/how-can-i-help-a-bumble-bee-queen.htmlbb0cc4594555691a8aead11db78f9e52If you have tried to help an early emerging bumble bee queen that does not respond in the way you had hoped, here are some suggestions for next steps.
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