The bee dance
Bees communicate with each other through dance. A round dance means that the food source is close to the hive but without specifying a direction. If the distance is further,...
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The defensive behavior of bees
Why do bees sting? Bees sting by reaction, to defend themselves and protect the colony, especially the queen.
The different types of hives
To choose the right hive, it is important to know the different types of hives that exist. Find out from several beekeepers, weigh the pros and cons of each type...
Bee sleep
In 1983, several researchers discovered the behavioral changes that betrayed the bee sleep.The sleep phase is characterized in the bee by an inclination of the head and a muscular relaxation...
Let's celebrate light and renewal with Candlemas!
For a long time in Europe, the coming out of winter was associated with the bear. The Scandinavian and Celtic peoples of Germany celebrated the bear's hibernation out in late January...
Honey crystallization
The crystallization of honey is a natural phenomenon, which depends on the honey composition, the water content, the presence of impurities or roughness and the temperature of the storage place....
The plant of the month for January: the hazel
The hazel tree is a honey plant. Its beekeeping interest lies in its early flowering which greatly attracts foraging bees: the male flowers are very rich in pollen. They are...
What are the benefits of royal jelly?
In the hive, royal jelly is, as its name suggests, the exceptional food: it is reserved for the queen, who will be fed it all her life, as well as...
Understanding bee pollination
How does pollination work? Why are bees so important?
September flower: ivy
Each month, we will present a honey plant whose bees love their precious nectar.
Pollen
How is pollen collected by bees?
Honey mask for damaged hair
Here we offer you a 100% artisanal, easy recipe that will deeply moisturize, restore shine and lightness to hair often damaged by the summer sun, salted or chlorinated water.
Focus on rhododendron honey
A confidential but essential honey...
Flower of the month: lavender
What are the peculiarities of this plant which reminds us of the south, the sun, Provence?
Bees: female or male?
The queen bee is the only one fertile in the hive. She is fertilized only once, during the nuptial flight by the drone.
The bee's habitat: the hive
What are the different types of beehives? How is the hive organized?