April 5, 2023 | Bee Behavior, Honey Bees, Live Swarm Relocation, Save the Bees
There’s been much discussion in the media and society about the scarcity of honeybees from Colony Collapse Disorder. Although CCD may cause a decrease in the bee population in other areas of the US, it has not been our experience in Arizona. The surrounding desert areas of our cities allow for wild bee populations. Many […]
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September 13, 2021 | Bee Hive Removal, Live Swarm Relocation, Wasp Removal, Wasps
The onset of cooler fall temperatures will signal the honey bees’ final swarm season of the year, but the last surge of the summer heat welcomes wasps. These long, warm days following the wet monsoon season provide the perfect breeding conditions for wasps in the desert. Unlike the nectar-loving honeybee, wasps are omnivores and are […]
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September 18, 2018 | Arizona Bee Removal, Bee Behavior, Honey Bees, Live Swarm Relocation
September is National Honey Month. It’s a perfect time to whet our appetites for this useful-not to mention delicious-miracle of the bees. The picture below is a sampling of honey on hand at our house. We love local honey, and are always interested in the honey from regions where we visit (or our friends bring […]
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