How would your supermarket look if all the bees died? The bees, clearly in decline, pollinate a number of foods that we simply love. The problem may not merit the attention and concern of most consumers, far removed from the real meaning of bee extinction in the world. That’s why Whole Foods in Texas decided…
The Bees in antiquity Because of their importance in feeding, curing diseases and other uses, hives served as models for various temples of antiquity; the Egyptian temple of the goddess Neith was known as “the house of the bees,” the honey serving as a symbol of protection and used in the consecration of the foundations…
Honey Do you know that… … although the number of calories of honey is equal to that of sugar, its sweetening power is three times higher and therefore allows you to use a smaller amount making it advisable in the diets. Portuguese honey is considered one of the best in Europe. … the honey used…
A beehive usually has a family of bees, which is usually called a swarm. The swarm has an average of 60,000 to 80,000 bees, reaching up to 120,000 bees. Honey bee hives have several combs, which are used as a baby’s cradle and to store honey and pollen. The combs formed by several cells, also…
Pheromones Communication between bees is, in most cases, carried out by pheromones. The bees that guard the colony or that are near the entrance of the beehive feel the smell of those who want to enter, if this is not characteristic the guards expel the intruder. When a virgin queen leaves on her nuptial flight,…