Bee News

  • Meet the Scout Bee

    Meet the Scout Bee

    The Scout Bee is a worker bee that has several specialized functions. First, the Scout Bee searches the area surrounding the hive for sources of pollen, nectar and propolis. Although the Scout may travel many miles in search of flowers, the...

  • Meet the Undertaker Bee!

    Meet the Undertaker Bee!

    Did you know that most honeybees live only 5-7 weeks? The Queen Bee is the exception, thanks to Royal Jelly ­ she lives 5-6 years! But because of the big turn-around in population, something must be done to keep the hive...

  • Meet the Guard Bees

    Meet the Guard Bees

    Guard Bees are stationed outside the entrance of the hive and their job is to sound the alarm in times of danger, such as attacks from marauding predators such as bears, mice, skunks and squirrels. The Guard bees sound the alarm...

  • Meet the Pollen Picking Collector Bee!

    Meet the Pollen Picking Collector Bee!

    After getting directions from the Scout Bee, the Collector Bee flies to the area where the flowers bloom, all full of pollen or dripping with nectar. The Collector Bee then starts gathering pollen from the flowers. During this trip the...

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