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Bees do not hibernate but remain active in winter, though they are unable to fly from the hive if it is too cold. For this reason they make honey as a food store for when they are unable to get nectar.

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Why are bumble bees swarming dog's urine?

They are attracted to the urine. The salts in the urine are utilized by bees so this is why they drink it at times.


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.


What bees or hornets or wasps make nests that look like ant hills?

There are three types of bee that nest in the ground: digger bees, sweat bees and mining bees. These are known collectively as ground bees and are particularly beneficial as pollinators.


Are bees attracted to dog urine?

Hi. Actually, one of the most difficult things for any wild animal is to maintain a proper salt balance; there are relatively few good natural sources of salts and other essential minerals. MANY insects will be attracted to urine, as it contains a fair number of such substances in a concentrated form - the same basic reason that so many insects are attracted to human perspiration (and also the basis for the phenomenon known as "puddling" - well known in butterflies).


Bees in ground nest are different sizes honey bee size and larger with a honeycomb. what kind of bees are they?

It sounds like the bees you are describing may be bumble bees. Bumble bees can have varying sizes, some larger than honey bees, and they are known to nest in the ground with structures similar to honeycomb. Bumble bees are important pollinators and generally not aggressive unless disturbed.