"Just out of Reach" bee photo

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"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 to address health problems such as arthritis, neuralgia, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and even MS.

"The Sweet Scent of Citrus" bee photo

March is my absolute favorite time of year.  The citrus scent in the desert air is intoxicating.

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.