Bees

Bees live together, build together and work together. Bees, a sweet part of our ecosystem, have fascinating lives. Learn about their life cycles, beekeeping and different types of bees in the following articles.
Articles

Honey Bees Habitat
Honey bees possess the remarkable feature of being able to live naturally as well as be domesticated. They are found in temperate and well as tropical habitats. This article dwells on honey bees habitat.

What to do for Bee Stings
Bee stings are not only painful but have been found to lead serious complications in some individuals, if not treated on time. This article is about what to do for bee stings as well as the complications associated with such stings.

Bee Sting Treatment
If you have ever been stung by a bee, you must already know, how painful the sting is. The swelling and the pain can be excruciating and can last for quite some time, if the bee sting treatment is not administered on time. This article highlights some effective bee sting treatments. Make sure you choose the most timely treatment for bee stings available.

How to Treat a Bee Sting
Bee sting in layman’s words means a sting of a bee, wasp, hornet, horsefly or yellow-jacket. However, an actual bee sting means a sting from bees like honeybee, bumblebee, etc. Since the bee sting can be very painful it is important to know how to treat a bee sting.

Bee Sting - Home Remedies
Bee stings are painful and they are not an uncommon occurrence either. Hence it always helps to know some simple bee sting home remedies. Here are a few effective home remedies that can bring relief from the discomforts of a bee sting...

How do Bees Make Honey
We have been hearing of honey since childhood but have we ever thought of how honey is made. In this article, we shall throw more light on how honey is made.

Honey Bee Facts
Did you know that honey bees identify their colonies by a unique odor. This is a journey into the fascinating world of honey bees and some facts about them.

Beekeeping Tips for Beginners
Beekeeping is an interesting hobby, mostly practiced for the collection of honey and bee products. As a beginner in beekeeping, it is necessary to understand about the equipment, bee source and other caring tips.

How to Start Beekeeping
Beekeeping is an inexpensive hobby that can be carried out by anyone and everyone. To start out one needs beekeeping equipment such as hives, smokers, hive tool, bee veil and so on. To know more about how to start beekeeping read on...

How to Get Rid of Bees
Bees play a major role in the ecosystem. Some species of bees are less welcome than the bumblebees. Read on to know how to get rid of bees.

Honey Bee
Read on to know more about the types of honey bees and their life cycle...

Bumble Bee Facts
Here are some interesting facts about the bumble bee.

Killer Bees
Extremely hot-tempered, ultra-defensive and super-sensitive – these are the best descriptions one would give to the ‘personality’ of the notoriously infamous Africanized honeybees, also known to most of us as ‘killer bees’. Yes, the killer bees are coming…

Disappearing Bee Theories
Why are the bees disappearing? Nobody seems to know. Here are some of the theories being debated about the reason for disappearing bees.

Types of Bees
Read about Bumblebees, Honeybees, Carpenter bees, Ground bees, Parasitic bees, Digger bees, Sweat bees and some other types of bees.

Florida Man Suffers Thousands of Bee Stings
A Florida man was out mowing his lawn when he was suddenly attacked by a swarm of Africanized killer honeybees, which stung him at least a thousand times.

Top Bar Hive Beekeeping
About the ecologically sound and inexpensive method of Top Bar Hive Beekeeping.

Now Is the Time to Learn Beekeeping
Fall/early winter is the best time of year to learn how to become a beekeeper.

If it could Happpen to the Bees - What About Us?
Something is killing our bees. How safe are we and could it happen to us too?

Removing Bees from Walls or Ceilings
How to remove bees from inside your wall or ceiling. What to look for and how to handle the situation. Also what you should not do that may cost you your life!

Colony Collapse Disorder and the Human Bee
This article is about the mystery of the disappearing honey bee called Colony Collapse Disorder.

Solving The Mystery Of The Disappearing Honey Bee
Article about the research involved in solving the mystery of the disappearing honey bee.

Make Some Side Income By Keeping Honey Bees
Extra money earned can make a big difference in our daily life. Here is one way by keeping honey bees and making extra income from the excess honey, beeswax and pollen. You can also offer your services to deal with swarms of honey bees and removing bee hives from inside walls and ceilings.

Living Lessons of the Bumblebee
The tiny bumblebee seemed completely unaware of my presence and essentially paid little mind as he went about his business, but before the moment was over this insignificant bee that one might see on any summer day had taught me a valuable lesson in how to get the most out of the living experience.

How To Install A Package Of Bees
One of the most common ways of starting a new hive is to buy a 'Package Of Bees' from a bee supply company. This article tells you in detail how to install them in a beehive.

My Gawd, I Have Been Stung!
Why honey bees sting you and what you can do about it.

Why Do Honey Bees Swarm ?
What is going on when honey bees swarm ? Are they dangerous to humans when swarming?

Bees Translate Dances of Foreign Species
Honeybees can communicate with others from far-off continents by learning to interpret their moves

Another Year Of Disappearing Honey Bees
Article about thre problem of disappearing and dying honey bees in the spring of 2008.

The Farm Sale : a beekeeper gets a bargain
A beekeeper gets an unexpected bargain at the Farm Sale, What a BUZZ!

Worry About Disappearing Honey Bees Not Polar Bears
Article on the mystery of the disappearing honey bee called Colony Collapse Disorder.

Propolis – The Other Healthy Gift From Bees
Propolis is the forgotten health product produced by bees, but like honey which has been undergoing a resurgence, research efforts are leading to a re-discovery of its natural health benefits.

The Honey Bee Mystery Called Colony Collapse Disorder
Article on the mystery of the disappearing honey bee called Colony Collapse Disorder.

Bee Stings - Wasp Stings - The simple facts and the cures
Learn the facts on Bee Stings and Wasp Stings, and the cures

Vanishing Bee Colonies, Doomsday Scenarios and Sunspots
Albert Einstein once said : "If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe then man would only have four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man."

Food Storage and the Birds and the Bees
What does food storage have to do with emergency preparedness? In view of what is happening in today's world, the answer to that is, "a lot," as this article attempts to make clear.

The Savvy Bee
How does the Bee manage her life, and how this affect humans.

The Truth About Spelling Bees
The truth about spelling bees. Revealed at last!

Pesticide Accused of Killing 90bn Bees
Europe's chemical trade faces the prospect of many of its pesticides being banned in a row over the death of French bees. Pesticides are used to impregnate seeds for plants such as maize and sunflowers. These chemicals are then slowly released, protecting plants from insect attacks. The...