How to catch a swarm
When bees swarm, the sky darkens and 25,000 bodies merge into a buzzing cloud. For some, this sight is awe-inspiring. […]
Bees, Behaviour, Swarms
Bees
Bees, Behaviour, Swarms
How to control a swarm
Don’t panic. Don’t be offended. Let’s just deal with the situation at hand. What are we talking about? Swarming. Swarming
Spring starvation
It was a cold, grey winter, wasn’t it? When it’s chilly and most flowers are gone, all bees can do
Types of honey bee: the doomed drone
Welcome back to the Actual Honey miniseries where we discuss the different types of honey bee! This final instalment will
Types of honey bee: the queen
Welcome back to the Actual Honey miniseries where we discuss the different types of honey bee! This week we’re going
Types of honey bee: the devoted worker
Welcome to the Actual Honey miniseries where we discuss the different types of honey bee! Let’s start with the bee
Destroy the destructor
It’s winter! Grab your full FFP3 mask respirator with a filter for organic acids! It’s time to go vaporising! At
New Year’s dinner
2025 is here! Happy New Year! What are you having as your first meal of the year? For many honey
Do honey bees hibernate?
Bees are out and about in spring and summer, and they gradually vanish in autumn and winter. Hibernation seems like
What is a bee?
What is a bee? A quick checklist to answer this question:☑ it is an insect☑ it has wings☑ it’s the