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How Much Does A Queen Bee Cost?

New queen bees cost between $25-$40. However, some queens with desirable breeding characteristics may command $70-$200 or more. Replacing an older or sick queen is a worthwhile expense for hive...

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Why Are Bee Suits White? 3 Simple Answers

Bee suits are traditionally white because white is a neutral color that can help prevent bees from becoming aggressive. White also absorbs less heat, ensuring the beekeeper stays cool during hot...

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Bee Dance: Discovery, Purpose & Details of The Bee Waggle

The bee dance, also known as the waggle dance, is a communication tool used between worker bees and other colony members. The bee dance is used to share the location of pollen sources, nectar, water,...

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Bee Nucs: Everything You Need To Know About Nucleus Colonies

A bee nuc, or 'nucleus colony' is a small colony of bees that includes the queen, worker & drone bees, brood frames, honey frames, and some stored honeycomb. You can consider a bee nuc as a...

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Bee Life Cycle: How Long Do Bees Live & Stages Of Life

How Long Do Bees Live? The bee life cycle differs between the castes; - Worker bees live between 6 weeks and 6 months. - Drone bees live between 30 and 60 days. - The queen bee live between 3...

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Queen Balling: When Bees Decide to Replace the Queen

Queen balling is the activity the remaining colony of bees take once it is time to replace the queen. The worker bees surround the queen, clustering together to raise her body temperature which...

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