The Hives

made up of a series of square or rectangular boxes without tops or bottoms placed one on top of another. Inside the boxes, frames are hung in parallel, in which bees build up the wax honeycomb in which they both raise brood and store honey. Modern hives enable beekeepers to transport bees, moving from field to field as the crop needs pollinating and allowing the beekeeper to charge for the pollination services they…

The Plight of the Honey Bee A keystone species is any species that the environment relies upon so heavily that if the species disappeared, the environment would crumble. Honey bees are a keystone species. The honey bee is crucial to the agricultural industry and to the survival of the world. These insects are dying off in massive numbers, and people are not knowledgeable enough to assist this keystone species. Honey bees are being killed by environmental changes, mites, insecticides, diseases,…

remaining young bees. When a colony is affected by CCD, there are very few dead bees near the colony. What causes CCD? Varroa mites are one of the bigger problems. Varroa mites are parasites that hitch a ride on a bee, and end up in the hive. Once they are in the hive they lay eggs and any bacteria or viruses that the mites have are spread to the bees. Another cause of CCD are nutrition problems caused by a lack of diversity in pollen. Habitat loss is another problem along with global warming.…

individuality on themselves first before continuing on, they would have fared much better. With the hive-mind disassembled who knows, they may have then been able to individually pursue myriad traits observed in humanity. Compassion being an early target. Their inability to perceive (inexperience in human traits) is exactly why they failed. As an advanced species, they should have avoided this misstep; however, hive-minds are only good for some things. Collective consciousness is not a good…

Have you ever had something minor happen and multiple major things come out of it? I had an experience like that where I learned something interesting. It was an average Thursday, although it was a little hot for November, and it was recess time. I was running from my friend Connor when I decided to run under the slides, where a hornets nest happened to be right above. One of the worker bees saw me and flew straight for me. The first thing he did was sting me right below my ear. I swatted at…

Researchers estimate that about 15 million people have food allergies. An allergy is an abnormal immune reaction. Some reactions may cause hives, others, may be more serious, such as, antiepileptic shock. One of the most common allergies is from food. The majority of food allergies is activated by certain proteins in, shellfish, such as; shrimp, lobster, and crab. Tree nuts such as; peanuts, walnuts, pecans. Other foods that may cause an allergic reaction are; fish, eggs, and wheat. Food…

we wouldn’t be able to live for 5 years without them. Bees do more than just create honey, they also help plants grow. A type of insecticide was found in many bee samples such as pollen and honey. The insecticides caused the bees to abandon their hives which lead to the collapse of many colonies. Bees play a vital role in the ecosystem just as any other animal does.There are certain plants that cause a threat to bees. Many people planted these certain plants in their own backyards but it only…

complete these levels is what the South Carolina Beekeepers Association hopes will make better beekeepers and healthier bees. Whether from study and training or lecturing groups on the importance of beekeeping, having observation hives for youth groups or providing hives to pollinate public gardens each beekeeper can make a difference and help save the honeybee (“Master Beekeeper”). Honeybees are insects that not only provide a balance in the ecosystem, but also ensure the survival of humanity.…

memorizing the nectar amount and also the locations of food sources. After returning to the hive, the bee discharges some nectar and dances rhythmically to attract the onlooker bees [26]. A rhythmic dance or the waggle dance provides three parts of data: (a) the angle of the straight part designates the direction of the food source, (b) the length of the straight part reveals the distance of the food source from the hive, and (c) the duration of the dance indicates the quality of the nectar…

Treating the Itchy Bumps on Legs Itchy Bumps can appear anywhere on the legs, whether it is on the feet or on the thigh. People who get this type of bumps often have the feeling to scratch it as it is so itchy. They are so frustrating but there is no need to worry about these bumps. These bumps are usually small and itchy, and appear and disappear more often. It is usually not advisable to scratch or burst open the bump as it will open the skin and cause unnecessary infection. Let us discuss…