Honey Bee Basics

Meet the Honey Bee

What are Pollinators?
Bees, Wasps & Hornets – Oh My!
Honey Bees Fit into Nature
Who’s That Buzzing?
Busy Bees Through Time

Lifecycle & Development

Life Stages by Age
Anatomy of the Honey Bee
Reproduction System
Digestion & Nutrition

Behavior & Communication

Pheromones & Bee Language
Caste System & Roles
As Individuals vs An Organism
Social, Nighttime,
Seasonal Behaviors

As Producers

Types of Honey & Uses
Wax Comb Production
Propolis Production
Pollen & Bee Bread
Royal Jelly vs. Worker Jelly

Myths & Truths

Scientific Facts
Busting Old Wives Tales
Spot a Honey Bee Swarm
Honey Bee Jokes
Quizzes & Games

How to Help

Plant for Honey Bees
Dangerous Pesticides & Herbicides
Request a Honey Bee Presentation
Buy Local Honey
Become a Beekeeper

Want to Learn More?

FUNdamentals for NewBees - BEEcome a Beekeeper

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FUNdamentals for NewBees - Beekeeping as a Business

If you love bees, and beekeeping--you can start your own bee business--from backyard beekeeper > sideliner > commercial.

FUNdamentals for NewBees - Degrees & Careers in Bees

Learn about all of the careers and degrees that relate to honey bees--in science, animal husbandry, technology, research, products and services.