Vegas Bees' Secret World of Bees

Understanding Why Drones Get Ejected From The Hive. As fall arrives in Las Vegas, beekeepers witness drones, large male bees, being forcibly expelled from hives. While this appears harsh, it's actually a sophisticated survival strategy refined over thousands of years. Listen to This Article: What Are Drones? Drones are male honey bees with distinctive features: they're larger than workers with enormous compound eyes that often meet at the top of their heads, stockier barrel-s

If you've ever wondered "can bees see red?" or "what colors can bees see?", you're not alone. Bee vision is one of nature's most fascinating adaptations, and understanding how bees see can help you create better gardens, appreciate pollination, and learn about the hidden world of color invisible to human eyes. The short answer: No, bees cannot see red . But the complete story of bee eyesight is far more interesting than a simple yes or no. Listen to This Article: What Colors

The Unsung Gear of Every Beekeeper: Why the Right Socks Matter When most people picture a beekeeper, they think of veils, gloves, and suits. But few realize that what’s underneath all that gear, especially on your feet, can make or break a hot day in the bee farm. At Vegas Bees, we’ve learned that a solid pair of socks isn’t just about comfort. It’s part of your protection, endurance, and focus when you’re working hives in the desert heat. The socks we wear at Vegas Bees are

Bee Washboarding and What We Know About This Strange Hive Behavior We see bees washboarding in the warmer months here in Las Vegas, and it never fails to grab our attention. We love to watch dozens or even hundreds of workers moving back and forth in near-perfect unison on the front of the hive. It is so beautifully weird to see. They stroke the surface with their front legs and rock their bodies in a strange, hypnotic rhythm, creating a faint scratching sound like sandpaper

Can Bees Survive in Space? Bees are essential to life on Earth, but what happens when bees leave the planet? Can they fly, build honeycomb, or even survive without gravity? Yes, bees can survive in space - but it's complicated. Can they fly?  Sort of - they struggle initially, drifting and tumbling instead of controlled flight, but adapt over time. Can they build honeycomb?  Yes - the 1984 mission proved bees construct perfectly normal comb in zero gravity. Bottom line : Bees

The Ancient Wisdom of the Bee Spirit Guide. Many people feel a deep connection to bees, sensing that they carry messages meant specifically for them. If you've found yourself repeatedly drawn to bees, noticing them in unexpected places, or feeling moved by their presence, you might be wondering: could the bee be your spirit animal? Listen to this Article: Understanding Spirit Animals The concept of spirit animals originates from various Indigenous traditions, where animals se