Honey Bees & Beekeeping

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Beekeepers have long known that smoke calms bees, preventing the colony from mounting a full defense against intruders. Here, a beekeeper smokes a hive before opening it.

The smoker is the most important tool of the beekeeper, as smoke disarms the bees' defensive response.

A beekeeper inspects brood comb during a routine hive inspection. Regular inspections are necessary to monitor the health of the colony and better plan management activities.

A beekeeper inspects brood combs during a routine hive inspection.

A honey bee worker, close-up. The hairs serve several functions, including insulation, pollen collection, and sensory input.

When honey is ripe, bees cap the cells with fresh wax.

Drones (left) are bulkier than their sister workers.

Beekeepers have long known that smoke calms bees, preventing the colony from mounting a full defense against intruders. Here, a beekeeper smokes a hive before opening it.

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