Read on for common misconceptions about the bees in your backyard.
Spring break for bees? Why, sure! Now that the days are getting warmer and nectar flow is at an all time high nation wide, honeybees are swarming. Misconceptions abound about swarming bees. Most think they are in attack position, but they are not. That is, unless they think they are under attack, but that's not the same behavior as expansion swarming. Swarming is a natural process of hive expansion. If you see a cluster of bees like this photo shows, do not panic. They are not aggressive and are in fact rather docile in this stage. Don't kill them. They are leaving the hive with their queen (in the center of the cluster) to make a new home. They wait here surrounding the queen until their scout bee's return to tell them where the new …
Not sure what to do this weekend? Here are some ideas.
It’s Thursday, and you have no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 1. YOUNG LIFE SUMMER KICK-OFF DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION Where/When: Revere High School, 3420 Everett Rd., Richfield; tonight from 6:30 to 8:30. Why Go: Proceeds from the event benefit Young Life of Copley, Highland, Revere and Wadsworth. Price: $20 2. HONEYBEE BUZZ Where/When: Nature Realm Visitor's Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron; Friday at 2 p.m. Why Go: Join naturalist and staff beekeeper Sarah Matheny at the observation window and check out what the bees are doing this time of year. Price: Free. 3. …
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