Bee Social

Bee Smart and Bee Social with these Bee Facts

Did you know that dandelions are one of the first forms of food available for 🐝bees🐝 in the Spring?

The pollen from dandelions provides protein for baby bees, called larvae, and nectar for adult bees to turn into 🍯honey🍯.

For 🐝bees🐝 sake, try to resist the urge to mow your lawn.

Sources: https://rentmasonbees.com/dandelions-feed-bees/#:~:text=In%20the%20early%20spring%2C%20dandelions,providing%20bees%20with%20essential%20nectar.

 

 

Did you know that the Egyptians kept bees over 4,000 year ago? There are depictions on the walls of the Egyptian Sun Temple of Nyuserre Ini that show they knew to blow smoke into the hive to subdue 🐝bees🐝 while they harvested the honey.

Sources: https://www.sleepybeeworx.com/beehive/

Honey

Honey naturally has properties that are beneficial for health, including:
Antibacterial Action
Wound-Healing Effects
Dietary Antioxidants& Rich Nutrients
Anti-Inflammatory Effects

🐝What is so Great about Beeswax For Skin?🐝
1. Moisturizes - it attracts and retains moisture.
2. Shield - Provides a protective barrier to protect skin.
3. Soothing - With its anti-inflammatory properties beeswax can help relieve itching from dry skin, eczema and scars.
4. Germ Bouncer - It can help promote wound healing with its antibacterial properties.

Sources: https://www.dermatologytimes.com/view/the-role-of-beeswax-in-supporting-the-skin-barrier,  https://www.aleavia.com/blogs/news/beeswax-for-skin, https://heavenlyhoneycompany.com/what-is-beeswax/

 

Bees are attracted to bright colors and sweet smelling 🌷flowers🌷. So brighten up your garden or yard with a pop of color for them.

They are also attracted to some herbs, including Lavender, Rosemary and Garden Mint.

 Sources: https://www.honeyflow.com/blogs/beekeeping-basics/what-do-bees-eat#:~:text=Nectar%20is%20the%20main%20food,enabling%20the%20plants%20to%20reproduce, https://www.buddhabeeapiary.com/blog/what-flowers-do-honeybees-like