It’s well known that honey bees, build wax combs which are used for storing honey and rearing larvae. But why do honey bees use hexagons? Using hexagons enables bees to make very efficient use of space whilst using as little wax as possible. They hold the maximum amount of honey, whilst ensuring no space isContinue reading “Why Bees Use The Hexagon In Construction”
Tag Archives: Bees
Propolis
Did you know that honey isn’t the only thing that bees make? Bees also produce a compound called propolis from the sap on needle-leaved trees or evergreens. When they combine the sap with their own discharges and beeswax, they create a sticky, greenish-brown product used as a coating to build their hives. This is propolis.Continue reading “Propolis”
Busy Bees
South Africa is known for its rich insect diversity, which of course includes bees. According to the Agricultural Research Council, there are 2 755 recorded bee species in sub-Saharan Africa. Of these, approximately 1 000 are found in South Africa, and many of them are endemic to the Fynbos and Succulent Karoo areas. Some interesting bee facts: All worker bees are female. A bee producesContinue reading “Busy Bees”
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