What is a carpenter bee – Carpenter bees are a unique type of bee, unlike your traditional honeybee. While they may look like a bumblebee, they have quite a few characteristics that separate them from their fuzzy cousins. Carpenter bees get their name from the unusual way they create their nests. Unlike other bees, carpenter bees…
What is Pollination – Pollination is a key part in the survival of all living things on the planet. Most living creatures on the planet require a male and female of their species to reproduce. While you may be familiar with the methods of reproduction in animals, flowers and plants have reproductive methods as well….
What are pollinators – A pollinator is anything that helps carry pollen from the male part of the flower, the stamen, to the female part of the same or another flower, the stigma. Therefore, the movement of pollen must occur for the plant to become fertilized and produce fruits and seeds. Some plants are self-pollinating, while others…
Pollinators are essential to humanity! U.S. Pest President, Erica Brister, has been claiming this for years. It is the exact reason the Tennessee Honey Festival was created, to raise awareness of the importance of pollinators and save our local Tennessee honey bee. For more information on the Pollinator Week Proclamation In Tennessee and the Tennessee Honey Festival, visit the…
First of all, in the spring of the year you may notice what looks like bumble bees flying around your homes eaves and soffits. You may also see them flying around wood fences and wood frame windows. There is a good chance you have carpenter bees instead of bumble bees. Carpenter bees do not eat…
Insect Sting Index – When it comes to spending time in the great outdoors, getting stung by an insect usually isn’t on your to-do list. From bees and wasps to fire ants and mosquitoes, stinging insects have a knack for turning a serene soak in the sun into a cloudy day with a chance of…
Hornets Eat Honey Bees – Did you know hornets like to eat honey bees and are actually a breed of social wasps that live in highly organized colonies, known to have a rich diet of sugar & protein. Hornets prefer honey bees to any other insect and are the primary source of food to fuel…
Pest Control and Bees at U.S. Pest Protection – Have you ever looked at your fruits and vegetables while dining and thought about the importance of bees? Most people haven’t, but bees and other pollinators are very important for our food supply. Importance of Pollination 75% of the world’s top one hundred crop species…
Come One, Come All to the Tennessee Honey Festival! Saturday, September 8th 2018 Memorial Park, Hendersonville TN 37075 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. Experience the Sweet Taste of Beekeeping. Bring your family and friends for an educational fun-filled festival to learn about the importance of bees and other pollinators in Middle Tennessee. Beehive Painting •…
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