How to tell the difference between a bee and a waspWasps and honey bees can be mistaken for one another because both insects are capable of giving painful stings. While honey bees can attack when provoked, wasps are naturally and more aggressive predators. Identifying the difference between honey bees and wasps is important in order to administer proper treatment of wounds and appropriate pest control. Wasps and honey bees are both members of the Hymenoptera order of insects. However, their physical bodies are different. Honey bees measure around 2.54 cm long. Some have entirely black bodies, while others are black or brown with orange or yellow striations. Honey bees are hairy, while wasps usually have smooth and shiny skin. Wasps are narrow-waisted, have four wings and may be brightly colored, with black and yellow patterns. Wasps and bees also differ in lifestyle and habits. Honey bee colonies can have populations over 75,000, while wasps’ colonies tend to have fewer than 10,000 individuals. Queen wasps build a nest for their colony, while worker honey bees create and maintain hives. Unlike most wasps that hibernate during the winter season and build a new nest the following autumn, honey bees do not hibernate, as they live on food reserves and heat accumulated by thousands of workers. Wasp species cannot produce honey, but all species of honey bees are capable of producing and storing sizeable amounts of honey within their hives. While honey bees can sting only once and die after attacking, a single wasp is capable of stinging multiple times.
This lady called beekeeping association line and threatened to sue and call the police on the volunteer who answered the phone because no one would remove her bees for free!
Honey Spiced Barbecue Sauce RecipeDirections: Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and heat to blend together. Remove lemon peel before basting. Credit's Cave Tools and http://freebarbecuerecipebook.com/ If you would like to order some local honey - Click here
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With so many great benefits, why not try adding a little raw honey to your diet? Click here to order some local honey How to make Honey Ice CreamDirectionsWhisk together eggs, honey, and salt in medium bowl. In medium saucepan, bring half-and-half to a full simmer with any infusions. Remove from heat. If infusing, cover and let steep 2 hours and strain into another medium size saucepan and bring to a simmer again. In a slow, steady stream, add about 1 cup of the simmering cream mix to the eggs while whisking (to avoid scrambling the eggs) and then return the egg and cream mixture to the sauce pan. Again, bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until custard thickens enough to coat spoon and thermometer reads 170°F to 175°F, about 4 minutes (do not allow to boil!). Strain into clean bowl and allow steam to escape before covering and chilling until cold (at least 3 hours and up to 1 day). Process custard in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions; add soft ingredients half way through freezing or chunky ingredients during the last 2 to 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl or tub, add any desired swirls and serve, or cover and freeze until firm, at least 3 hours and up to 3 days. Four ways to customize honey ice cream
There has been a rare opportunity to witness a unique lunar event in the night sky, a so-called "blue moon".
When two full moons are seen within a single calendar month, the second is called a blue moon. It is a quirk arising from the interaction of the lunar cycle - around 29.5 days - and the human calendar in which months range from 28 to 31 days long. The next blue moon is not due until 2018 Credit :BBC.com So why is honeycomb six sided - this might explain |
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