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Why do bee’s make honey?

What’s the purpose of the honey making process, to the bee?

Bumble Bee Problem?

I have just recently moved (in the process of) into a new apartment. I have covered steps that you walk up through to get to my door. However I can’t exactly go because it being invaded by these huge big bumble bees. I am terrified and highly allergic to them. I believe that they may have a nest close by or something. Any suggestions on how to get rid of them??? (FYI–I have tried hornet/wasp spray and it didn’t work.

Beekeeping: Honey Extraction Process Part 5

Beekeeping: Honey Extraction Process Part 5

Dave and I finish the process of collecting honey. We hope you folks had a great time. We hope that you have learned a little bit about beekeeping, a lot of bit about the world. Because rich or poor, clean or filthy, black or right–we need to all work together like the honeybees in this film.

What should I do if I knock honeycomb off of a top bar?

I have a top bar beehive and I went out today to move the false back so they have more room to build honey comb. Unfortunately, in the process of doing this, I knocked two of the biggest honey combs, all filled with brood, off of their top bars. I’m not sure what I should do with this comb. Should I leave it in the hive? Will any of the brood survive if I leave it in there? Or should I take it out and consider it a loss? Will it seriously harm my hive? Oh, I feel so horrible!

Why do bee’s make honey?

What’s the purpose of the honey making process, to the bee?