Introduction to Beekeeping

Season 2: Introduction to Beekeeping Why Keep Bees Increase pollination for fruit and vegetable crops, contribute to the honeybee population, production benefits of honey, pollen and wax The Members of a Hive Queen (only hive member capable of laying eggs) Workers (female, worker bees who play the roles of guardians, nurses, foragers, comb builders, honey creators, undertakers, etc.) Drones (male, sole job is to mate with the queen) Sourcing Bees Common Honeybee Breeds in the US (not exhausti...