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THE LANGUAGE OF BEES

the language of bees is highly technical and based on pheromones, fundamental to the functioning of the hive. What is particularly interesting is that the interdependence is fundamental, since if a bee is separated from the group, it inevitably goes to death within 2-3 days.

Queen bees and worker bees: the role in the social life of the hive

Before describing the role of queen bees and worker bees in the social life of the hive, it seems appropriate to make a premise. Given the very high level of specialization achieved, no individual is able to have an independent life, because it is the whole family that obtains food, defends the hive from enemies and reproduces. Not surprisingly, it is not risky to define the hive as a super-organism, especially in cases where it is made up of over 100,000 individuals (the peak is generally reached towards the end of spring).

HOW TO TREAT YOURSELF WITH HONEY

Honey, in addition to being an exquisite food, is considered since the time of Greek mythology as the ingredient par excellence for the treatment of sore throats, coughs, colds, poor digestion and ulcer. Nowadays, honey is also used to combat nicotine addiction. How to treat yourself with honey?