The Life of Bees
Watching bees fly from and back to the hive is a special part of beekeeping. But the real wonder is what happens in and away from the hive, as our bees go about their astonishing lives.
What is the role of a worker honeybee?
A honeybee colony can't survive without its queen, but worker bees and their role are equally important.
February 19, 2025
What is the role of a queen honeybee?
Arguably the most important bee within a colony, the honeybee queen's role is a vital one to their growth and survival.
February 18, 2025
Do drone bees serve a purpose outside of mating?
Honeybee drones - not just useful for reproduction!
February 14, 2025
What is the role of the drone honeybee?
Drones are specialized for a singular but critical function: ensuring the genetic diversity and growth of honeybee populations.
February 13, 2025
How long do honeybees live?
The lifetime of honeybees is dependent on the type of bee and the role that they play within the colony.
February 10, 2025
How long does it take for a honeybee egg to hatch?
Honeybee development time varies by role: worker, drone, or queen.
February 7, 2025
Where do bees go to the bathroom?
In winter, it’s normal for honeybees to relieve themselves near the hive. Learn what is normal and when to be alarmed.
January 15, 2025
Do honeybees hibernate?
Honeybees use a wide array of tactics to see them through the winter, without hibernation. There is also the wonder of winter bees.
January 5, 2025
How Far Do Bees Forage?
For nectar, pollen and water, our bees will travel great distancesHoney bees are like foraging machines! While a single honey bee will make less than...
What is a Drone Congregation Area?
Despite the short drone lifetime, DCAs are in the same place each yearSome beekeepers are not particularly fond of the drone bee, the male in...
The Mechanics of The Drone Congregation Area
Drone Congregation Areas (DCAs) are a fascinating place where queens kick-start their life of egg laying - and drones end their own.
What is the role of a worker honeybee?
A honeybee colony can't survive without its queen, but worker bees and their role are equally important.
February 19, 2025
What is the role of a queen honeybee?
Arguably the most important bee within a colony, the honeybee queen's role is a vital one to their growth and survival.
February 18, 2025
Do drone bees serve a purpose outside of mating?
Honeybee drones - not just useful for reproduction!
February 14, 2025
What is the role of the drone honeybee?
Drones are specialized for a singular but critical function: ensuring the genetic diversity and growth of honeybee populations.
February 13, 2025
How long do honeybees live?
The lifetime of honeybees is dependent on the type of bee and the role that they play within the colony.
February 10, 2025
How long does it take for a honeybee egg to hatch?
Honeybee development time varies by role: worker, drone, or queen.
February 7, 2025
Where do bees go to the bathroom?
In winter, it’s normal for honeybees to relieve themselves near the hive. Learn what is normal and when to be alarmed.
January 15, 2025
Do honeybees hibernate?
Honeybees use a wide array of tactics to see them through the winter, without hibernation. There is also the wonder of winter bees.
January 5, 2025
How Far Do Bees Forage?
For nectar, pollen and water, our bees will travel great distancesHoney bees are like foraging machines! While a single honey bee will make less than...
What is a Drone Congregation Area?
Despite the short drone lifetime, DCAs are in the same place each yearSome beekeepers are not particularly fond of the drone bee, the male in...
The Mechanics of The Drone Congregation Area
Drone Congregation Areas (DCAs) are a fascinating place where queens kick-start their life of egg laying - and drones end their own.