Posts Tagged ‘bees’

Zombie Honeybees

January 5, 2012 |  by  |  Dig In

The thought of a zombie apocalypse is a thing of Hollywood fantasy, where humans are taken over and reduced to brainless, flesh-eating drones. While human zombies are all fiction, a beneficial insect that’s been down on their luck lately are the next real victim of zombification. A newly discovered parasite has been found culprit in converting honeybees to the living dead. Read More

Treating Bee Stings

November 2, 2011 |  by  |  Dig In

It’s bound to happen eventually. When you spend enough time outside with flowers, you’re going to be amongst the bees. Here’s what to do if you get stung. Read More

Help Save the Bees!

August 11, 2011 |  by  |  Dig In

If you’ve noticed that bees aren’t frequenting your garden like they did in years past, you’re not alone. Scientists and researchers all over the world have been studying the mysterious disappearance of honeybees for years. Read More

Attracting Bees

June 16, 2011 |  by  |  Dig In

Growing garden vegetables is a whole lot easier when you have honeybees to help with pollination. For one reason or another, some gardens aren’t as frequented by bees as others, which can result in limited yields due to insufficient pollination. Read More

Amazing Honeybee Facts

May 30, 2011 |  by  |  Dig In

Honeybees account for about 80 percent of all insect pollination, so the term “busy bee” is highly accurate! In addition to what they do for agriculture, bees are pretty amazing insects. Read More

Bee Pollen Supplements

February 25, 2011 |  by  |  Dig In

Every flower on earth produces pollen, and bees are responsible for about 80 percent of pollination to create flora around the world. People suffering from allergies sometimes take supplements made from local bee pollen to help their bodies build a tolerance for local plants; however, bee pollen is highly nutritious and it’s not a bad idea to take it even if you don’t have allergies. Read More