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See A Big Swarm Of Honeybees In Your Yard? Don't Panic — Here's What's Really Going On

If you're wondering why there's a swarm of honey bees in your yard, our expert says it all lies in the fascinating way they ...

Bulgarians pray for bees and bless honey on St. Haralambos Day

In Bulgaria, priests blessed jars of honey during a religious festival honoring St. Haralambos, the patron saint of ...

India’s migratory beekeepers and their hives follow the flowers to make the honey flow

Migratory beekeepers in India’s Assam state travel from mustard farm to mustard farm timing their visits for when the flowers bloom.

Expert analysis: How honey bees and native pollinators interact

Honey bees are not native to the Western Hemisphere. They were brought over by boat around 400 to 500 years ago by settlers.
Smithsonian Magazine

These Parasitic Beetles Mimic the Smell of Flowers So They Can Trick Bees and Raid Their Nests, New Research Suggests

A beetle species’ larvae seem to bamboozle bees by smelling like flowers. This newly discovered deceptive strategy might be the first known example of an animal imitating floral scents, according to a ...

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The budget fireplace upgrade designers swear by.