Russian Honey Bee
Apis mellifera ?
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Beekeeping/Honey Bee Races - Wikibooks, collection of open-content textbooks
Beekeeping/Honey Bee Races - Wikibooks, collection of open-content textbooks
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Bees are hard working creatures. They work tirelessly for the continued existence of their colony. During the pollinating season, the life span of bees is greatly reduced from 16 weeks to only about 6 weeks. They work until their wings wear out, and when they live out their usefulness, they die. Bees produce enough honey so they will have enough food during non-pollinating seasons. During a good season of pollination, bees collect so much nectar, enough to produce an oversupply of honey beyond their consumption. This excess is what beekeepers harvest.
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