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Wednesday, March 14, 2012
"Daisy Delight" bee photo
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
"Let's Get to the Bottom of This" bee photo
I am a painter and photographer. I love to paint flowers and bees. I shoot hundreds of photos every week in search of the perfect inspiration for my paintings. Last year I downloaded 14,000 images. This blog is solely for my bee photos to have an organized journal of them. Thanks for looking. You may see more of my work at www.dianemorganpaints.blogspot.com or my website www.dianemorganpaints.com
Monday, March 12, 2012
"Yellow Glow" bee photo with poppy
I am a painter and photographer. I love to paint flowers and bees. I shoot hundreds of photos every week in search of the perfect inspiration for my paintings. Last year I downloaded 14,000 images. This blog is solely for my bee photos to have an organized journal of them. Thanks for looking. You may see more of my work at www.dianemorganpaints.blogspot.com or my website www.dianemorganpaints.com
Sunday, March 11, 2012
"Loving Lavender" bee photo
Saturday, March 10, 2012
"Sunset Sip" bee photo
I am a painter and photographer. I love to paint flowers and bees. I shoot hundreds of photos every week in search of the perfect inspiration for my paintings. Last year I downloaded 14,000 images. This blog is solely for my bee photos to have an organized journal of them. Thanks for looking. You may see more of my work at www.dianemorganpaints.blogspot.com or my website www.dianemorganpaints.com
Friday, March 9, 2012
"It's all about the Flower" bee photo
BEE BITS
THREATS TO BEEKEEPING
Mites
The greatest threat to beekeeping are two varieties of mites (Varroa and Tracheal). And although these mites can be kept under control by a persistent beekeeper, the negative effects on the honeybee population has been devastating. The Back Yard Beekeepers Association surveyed its membership and learned that over 40% of the membership's hives died in 1996. These mites are greatly reducing the overall honeybee population in theUSA
The greatest threat to beekeeping are two varieties of mites (Varroa and Tracheal). And although these mites can be kept under control by a persistent beekeeper, the negative effects on the honeybee population has been devastating. The Back Yard Beekeepers Association surveyed its membership and learned that over 40% of the membership's hives died in 1996. These mites are greatly reducing the overall honeybee population in the
Disease
Beekeepers are on the watch for various diseases unique to honeybees, and harmless to humans. "Foul Brood" and "Nosema" are two such diseases. These problems can easily be addressed by good management and proper medication.
Beekeepers are on the watch for various diseases unique to honeybees, and harmless to humans. "Foul Brood" and "Nosema" are two such diseases. These problems can easily be addressed by good management and proper medication.
I am a painter and photographer. I love to paint flowers and bees. I shoot hundreds of photos every week in search of the perfect inspiration for my paintings. Last year I downloaded 14,000 images. This blog is solely for my bee photos to have an organized journal of them. Thanks for looking. You may see more of my work at www.dianemorganpaints.blogspot.com or my website www.dianemorganpaints.com
Thursday, March 8, 2012
"Sunset Zinnia" bee photo
BEE BITS
The honeybee hive is perennial. Although quite inactive during the winter, the honeybee survives the winter months by clustering for warmth. By self-regulating the internal temperature of the cluster, the bees maintain 93 degrees Fahrenheit in the center of the winter cluster (regardless of the outside temperature).
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
"Gentled Cradled" bee photo
BEE BITS
The practice of honey collection and beekeeping dates back to the stone-age, as evidenced by cave paintings.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
"Straddled" bee photo
MORE BITS OF BEE INFORMATION
Honeybees represent a highly organized society, with various bees having very specific roles during their lifetime: e.g., nurses, guards, grocers, housekeepers, construction workers, royal attendants, undertakers, foragers, etc.
The queen bee can live for several years. Worker bees live for 6 weeks during the busy summer, and for 4-9 months during the winter months.
Monday, March 5, 2012
"Magenta Musings" bee photo
MORE BITS OF BEE INFORMATION
Honeybees are not aggressive by nature, and will not sting unless protecting their hive from an intruder or are unduly provoked
Sunday, March 4, 2012
"The Answer my Friend is Blowin' in the Wind" bee photo
MORE BITS OF BEE INFORMATION
Honeybees are not native to the Saturday, March 3, 2012
"Grapefruit Lover" bee photo
FACTS ABOUT HONEYBEES
Bee Venom The "ouch" part of the honeybee. Although sharp pain and some swelling and itching are natural reactions to a honeybee sting, a small percentage of individuals are highly allergic to bee venom. "Bee venom therapy" is widely practiced overseas and by some in the USA
Friday, March 2, 2012
"The Sweet Scent of Citrus" bee photo
FACTS ABOUT HONEYBEES
Royal Jelly
The powerful, milky substance that turns an ordinary bee into a Queen Bee. It is made of digested pollen and honey or nectar mixed with a chemical secreted from a gland in a nursing bee's head. It commands premium prices rivaling imported caviar, and is used by some as a dietary supplement and fertility stimulant. It is loaded with all of the B vitamins.
The powerful, milky substance that turns an ordinary bee into a Queen Bee. It is made of digested pollen and honey or nectar mixed with a chemical secreted from a gland in a nursing bee's head. It commands premium prices rivaling imported caviar, and is used by some as a dietary supplement and fertility stimulant. It is loaded with all of the B vitamins.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
"Out Standing in her Field" bee photo
FACTS ABOUT HONEYBEES.
Beeswax
Secreted from glands, beeswax is used by the honeybee to build honey comb. It is used by humans in drugs, cosmetics, artists' materials, furniture polish and candles.
PropolisSecreted from glands, beeswax is used by the honeybee to build honey comb. It is used by humans in drugs, cosmetics, artists' materials, furniture polish and candles.
Collected by honeybees from trees, the sticky resin is mixed with wax to make a sticky glue. The bees use this to seal cracks and repair their hive. It is used by humans as a health aid, and as the basis for fine wood varnishes.
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