Bees with white spots on their bodies can sometimes be confusing to identify correctly. While there are many bee species that have black and yellow striped bodies, some also feature white markings that can appear as spots or bands. Learning to recognize bees with white spots can help you identify species correctly and understand their … Read more
The yellow head bumble bee, also known as the yellow-fronted bumble bee or yellowhead bumblebee, is a truly fascinating insect As its name suggests, it can be easily identified by its bright yellow head. But there is much more to this bee than meets the eye In this article, we’ll explore the yellow head bumble … Read more
ID tips: Yellow and black bands and an orange tail. Small size. Males have yellow facial hair. Description: The UK’s smallest bumblebee. Common in gardens and other areas with trees and bushes. The early bumblebee is a key pollinator of summer fruits such as raspberries. Bees are incredibly diverse, with over 20,000 species worldwide. While … Read more
Title The Giant Carpenter Bee – Michigan’s Largest Native Bee The largest bee native to Michigan is the giant carpenter bee Xylocopa virginica. This sizable stinger can reach up to 1 inch in length making it the heftiest bee buzzing around the Great Lake State. Carpenter bees get their name from their wood-boring nesting habits. … Read more
As the weather turns cold and the leaves start to fall, you may be wondering what happens to those pesky carpenter bees that were buzzing around your wooden deck all summer. Where exactly do they disappear to once winter arrives? The Carpenter Bee Life Cycle To understand where carpenter bees go in winter it helps … Read more
Although many people think of golden honeybees that feed on flowering plants and make honey in their hives, bees are actually a very diverse species. Honeybees are only one of about 20,000 different types of bees! The Best Bees Company is very interested in bee species, how they behave, and how we can help improve … Read more
Many woodboring insects can cause significant damage to your home. While carpenter bees aren’t as destructive as carpenter ants or termites, the bees can still lead to problems!. Carpenter bees can run rampant without proper control, costing you money and devaluing your home. We can help you get rid of these bugs! Read our article … Read more
Because nontarget, beneficial species like insect pollinators can be accidentally exposed to insecticides, it is important to test how chemical controls affect the behaviors of insect pollinators in the field. We used a blinded, randomized, paired, parallel group trial to look at how a portable mosquito repellent that releases prallethrin, a pyrethroid insecticide, affects honey … Read more
Texas is home to a diverse variety of bee species Among the most conspicuous are large, robust black bees that often generate curiosity and alarm for residents While they can seem intimidating, these bees play important roles as pollinators in local ecosystems. This article will overview the most common big black bee species found around … Read more
Lethal Company’s procedurally generated worlds contain many valuables to collect and sell for scrap. One of the most lucrative is bee hives, which can net a tidy profit. However, grabbing a hive is easier said than done with angry guard bees ready to attack. In this guide, we’ll cover foolproof methods to safely obtain bee … Read more