September 2011

Bees, good not bad!

Habits

Bees defend their colony and attack when threatened. Bees have colonies, so they can build nests in unique places. They have been known to live in tires, crates, boxes, and empty cars.

Threats

Their venom is dangerous. Bees tend to attack in greater numbers, which causes more danger to humans.

Prevention

Unfortunately bees can be life threatening. Because of the aggressive nature of these pests and the enormity of their nests, a pest control professional or beekeeper must address an infestation. If you are chased by bees, run in a zig zag pattern and seek shelter in a house or car.

Good

For thousands of years, humans have known the value of bees in agriculture. As the most effective pollinators in the world, bees are an invaluable resource to productivity. Anybody who's driven past an orchard has seen the dozens of white wooden boxes containing the farmer's most valuable tool. Though we've known the power of bees in our agriculture for centuries, we are just beginning to realize their power in our humble residential gardens. Just as they are used to dramatically increase fruit and vegetable production, these seemingly insignificant little creatures can be used to dramatically bolster the health and productivity of your home garden.