Tag: Honeybees
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The Surprising Reason Bees Replace Their Queens: Supersedure Unveiled
Understanding Supersedure: When Bees Decide to Replace Their Queen Bees operate with remarkable social intelligence, and one of their most intriguing strategies involves replacing a queen before she dies or becomes unproductive. This process, known as supersedure, is a proactive way for a honeybee colony to safeguard its future. It begins when thousands of worker…
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The Surprising Reason Bees Replace Their Queens: A Peek into Supersedure
What is supersedure and why it happens Bees have a remarkable and complex social structure. One of the most fascinating behaviors in a honeybee colony is supersedure—the process by which worker bees raise a new queen to replace the current one. This isn’t a random act of rebellion but a coordinated response that helps ensure…
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Understanding the Impact of Asian Hornets in Ireland
The Rising Threat of Asian Hornets in Ireland The Asian hornet, a highly invasive species, has made its presence known in Ireland with alarming reports from the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). As of September 9, there have been 24 verified sightings of this species, including significant nest discoveries. These hornets pose a risk…