Did you know that in a honey bee colony the queen is the only female that lays eggs? It’s a pretty big job, being the mother to an entire society of insects. But why can’t the other female bees in the colony – the worker bees – lay eggs, too? This is a question that… Continue Reading
Why do some bees become queens, while others are relegated to lives as worker bees? It all comes down to their diets. When female honeybee larvae form, they all have the potential to become queens; a nice thought, but not a sustainable option. A honeybee society consisting entirely of queens would be, well, unproductive. It’s… Continue Reading
You’re not alone. Scientists have been trying to find a definitive answer to this puzzling question for years. When a swarm sets out for a new home, only about 3 to 4 percent of the bees have actually scouted out the destination in advance. In spite of this remarkable fact, the bees are still able… Continue Reading