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What substance can be used to neutralize the addition of a strong acid?
A substance that can be used to neutralize the addition of a strong acid is a base. Bases can react with acids to form water and a salt, which helps to balance the pH level.
What is an apicide?
An apicide is a substance which is used for killing bees.
Do the black bees of Vista California sting?
No, the black bees of Vista, California, do not sting if they are male carpenter bees even though yes, they do sting if they are European dark bees. The female carpenter bee (Xylocarpa spp) has a stinger that tends not to be used unless hand-trapped or provoked. European dark bees (Apis mellifera mellifera) tend to use their stingers more against predatory wasps than against beekeepers and gardeners.
What sweet substance is made by bees?
Honey is the sweet substance made by bees. Bees collect nectar from flowers, then store and process it in their hives, creating honey as a food source. Honey is widely used in cooking, baking, and as a natural sweetener.
Are there any types of bees that don't sting?
Not if the bee loses its sting in the process of stinging an animal or a person. As the sting is pulled out of the bee's body it causes internal injuries from which the bee will die within a matter of hours.
Do bees only sting people?
Stinging is the self defense mechanism and can be used against any attacking animal.
What is used to calm the bees?
A beekeeper will puff a little smoke into the hive. The bees respond to this by gorging on honey and a bee that is full of honey is more docile and much less likely to sting.
The stingers of bees and wasps are adaptations used for?
The stingers of bees and wasps are evolved from the queen's ovipositor, the part of her body that lays eggs. All workers (and the only ones that can sting) are female.
How can baking soda be used to alleviate the pain and swelling of a bee sting?
Baking soda can be used to alleviate the pain and swelling of a bee sting by making a paste with water and applying it to the affected area. The alkaline properties of baking soda can help neutralize the acidic venom from the bee sting, reducing inflammation and discomfort.
What Substance used to stuff nostrils in mummification process?
Bee wax
Do bees have stingers?
If you are referring to hymenoptera (bees and wasps), of those varieties that sting it is only the females that sting. Males do not have a sting. This is because the sting is a modified ovipositor -- an organ that only females would have.
Do honey bees and bumble bees both sting?
Yes Honey Bees do sting! The sting is found in the abdomen, the larger part of the Bee which also contains the heart, the wax glands and the reproductive organs. There are two glands associated with the sting. One is known as the Bifurcated venom gland which produces the venom and the other is the alkaline gland which produces the lubricant for the sting mechanism. Bees use their sting to defend their colony and when used effectively a well targeted thrust can paralyse or even kill the opposing Bee. Within the context of the bee world the Bee sting is a deadly weapon. It is also given an extra edge because when a Bee stings it releases a pheromone called Isopentylacetate which calls it's fellow Bees to 'sting in the same place' and acts as a call to battle. The impulse for a Bee to sting can often be triggered if a Bee becomes entangled, for example in hair of clothing and this in turn can cause the victim to wave their hands wildly. This also helps trigger the impulse to sting and double the trouble for the surprised victim. If you are handling a colony of bees or you are a bee keeper it is always advisable to wear a veil and cover your face as it hurts when you are stung. Also gloves are advisable, especially if new to keeping bees, because when starting out having gloves on gives you more confidence to handle the colony and also keeps your hands clean for when having to do more delicate tasks such as clipping the queen's wings. It's easy enough to whip them off and then slip them back on as required. More information on Honey Bees can be found at the Do Honey Bees Sting Website.
