Honeybees, like many other insects, like to keep a clean home. Not only does it allow them to work more effectively but it also protects them from diseases. Scientists have studied this for years and have termed it ‘hygienic behaviour’. Hygienic behaviour is defined by two traits: (1) when workers...
We've had a busy spring here at the hives A hungry bear visited the apiary and broke into two of our hives! While this was frustrating for both the bees and their keeper, it is also part of the process of keeping bees in a natural environment. However, to prevent...
