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They cluster together in the hive and "shiver" to generate warmth. They feed on stored honey. Some individuals will die during the winter but the queen and most of the hive will emerge in the spring to gather nectar and pollinate plants. They do seal up small cracks sometimes with "propolis" but, in a natural cavity nest, leave the opening as it is and go deeper within for warmth.
What else can I help you with?
Do honey bees make hives in the ground?
No, honey bees typically make hives above ground in structures like trees, caves, or man-made beehives. Ground-dwelling bees like mining bees or sweat bees may create nests underground, but honey bees do not.
When do bees return to their hives at night?
Bees are generally not active at night. Bees are attracted to light, so if they are flying at night, they generally will fly towards an electric light.
What is intraspecific interactions with bees?
Intraspecific interactions with bees is called beekeeping. Beekeepers are called apiarists and the box where the bees are kept are called apiaries or hives.
Why are bees furry?
Bees are furry because they have branched body hairs that trap pollen grains as they forage on flowers. These hairs collect and transport the pollen back to their hives to feed their young. The fur also helps the bees regulate their body temperature and protect them from environmental factors.
What Greek philosopher studied bees from his own hives although in A History of Animals he though hives were run by kings instead of queens?
Aristotle is the Greek philosopher who studied bees from his own hives. In his work "A History of Animals," he described hives as being organized and run by "kings" rather than queens, showing his misunderstanding of the roles within a bee colony.
The secret life of bees What was the reason behind covering the bee hives?
In "The Secret Life of Bees," the bee hives were covered to protect the bees from the elements such as rain, wind, and extreme temperatures. Covering the hives also helps to insulate them and regulate the temperature inside the hive, ensuring the bees' survival and productivity.
What would you keep in an apiary?
honey bees (apis mellifera) are kept in hives in an apiary.
Companies that sell observation hives WITH bees?
It is not usual to sell observation hives with bees. Most beekeepers who use observation hives for demonstrations take frames of bees from their regular hives just for the period of the demonstration. An observation hive is not suitable for keeping bees in for a long period.
What bees live in?
Bees stay in bee hives.
Do all bees make the same hives?
Bees don't make hives. A hive is an artificial home provided by a beekeeper to keep his/her bees in.
Do honey bees make hives in the ground?
No, honey bees typically make hives above ground in structures like trees, caves, or man-made beehives. Ground-dwelling bees like mining bees or sweat bees may create nests underground, but honey bees do not.
Where do blue banded bees make their hives?
they make their hives in trees
Where do bees live in the world?
In there hives.
What do bees store their honey?
In their hives
What do you call bees homes?
hives
You have bees hives in your attic will the hives freeze in your cold winter?
Bee hives do not freeze in the winter. Bees slow down and cluster to regulate temperatures inside the hive and survive.
In what ways are trees helpful to bees?
they let bees build hives in them
