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Because the queen honeybee's stinger is not barbed like the workers' stingers she can sting multiple times, but the queen almost never will sting a person.
One worker honeybee weighs about the same amount as a penny. An empty beehive weighs about 50 pounds, but a beehive full of bees and honey can be up to about 300 pounds.
It is best to talk to your doctor to see what would work best for you, but local honey can be a very unique experience. There are over 300 varieties of honey in the United States, with different flavors and colors. Honey can be used for other than just eating, it can help heal cuts and scrapes.
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How many times can a Queen bee sting?
ReplyDeleteBecause the queen honeybee's stinger is not barbed like the workers' stingers she can sting multiple times, but the queen almost never will sting a person.
DeleteDo bees sweat?
ReplyDeleteHoneybees do not have sweat glands so they cannot produce sweat. They cool the hive by fanning their wings.
DeleteHow much does a bee weigh and also how much does a hive weigh?
ReplyDeleteOne worker honeybee weighs about the same amount as a penny. An empty beehive weighs about 50 pounds, but a beehive full of bees and honey can be up to about 300 pounds.
DeleteIs it true that local honey helps with allergies?
ReplyDeleteIt is best to talk to your doctor to see what would work best for you, but local honey can be a very unique experience. There are over 300 varieties of honey in the United States, with different flavors and colors. Honey can be used for other than just eating, it can help heal cuts and scrapes.
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