There is always something to do in the apiary. In late winter, beekeepers are doing a casual inspection of their colonies on ...
Females dig a chamber for each egg, line it with wax, and fill it with nectar and pollen to feed the young larvae. A single egg is laid and the chamber is sealed with a waterproof substance. Brood ...
Their favorite target? Honey bees. They have a preference for honey bee larvae, which they feed to their offspring. In their pursuit of this delicacy, they can wipe out entire bee colonies. Speed-wise ...