What Is a Group of Bees Called and How Do They Function
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The answer to this is as complex as bees themselves. When bees are inside the hive, they are called a Colony. When honeybees, for example, are outside of the hive and when a colony creates a new colony, they are referred to as a swarm. The swarm contains the departing queen, female workers, and male/drone bees. Several thousand worker bees contribute to the fully functioning hive. Each member has a specific task to perform, related to their adult age.
What To Know About The Functions of an Ant Colony
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Ants may seem like basic, simple insects but in actuality are very social creatures with a complex hierarchical social structure, unlike most other species of insects. They depend on each other for survival but are very competitive for their positions within the colony. This is especially true with the queen.
Are Borax and Boric Acid Really Effective?
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Borax and boric acid are two of the internet’s best solutions for pest control if you can’t afford an exterminator. But are they really effective? And are they safe?
3 Signs of Pest Infestations in Restaurants
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Whenever pests infest an area it's disturbing whether it's a home or business. Restaurants are particularly vulnerable as everything a pest is drawn to is there; a food source and lots of hiding places. Prevention goes a long way to fight off a pest problem before it escalates into a full blown infestation. Knowing what signs to look out for is half the battle.
