than honey bees (Apis mellifera) forage on lavender (Lavandula spp.)? Ecological Entomology, 38, 323-329.N. J. Balfour, M. Garbuzov, and F. L. W. Ratnieks, "Longer tongues and swifter handling: why do more bumbl
What colors do honey bees not like? Darker colors such asredappear black to bees, and since black is the absence of color bees are not naturally attracted to plants with red hues. Also, some tubular flowers are not attractive to bees because the shape is not conducive to pollination. Choos...
Ee Feng Gu Bee Farmoffers a fascinating glimpse into the world of beekeeping and honey production in Cameron Highlands. The farm is home to numerous beehives and provides visitors with an educational experience about the life cycle of bees and the process of honey making. Gu...
Interestingly, pleasantness, like flower perception, is driven by the balanced proportion of multiple molecules, such as ionones, PEA and derivatives and oxylipins. On the contrary, the proportion of some compounds, such as aliphatics and phenolic methyl esters, seem to impact negatively most of...
The fragrance of heather is often described as floral, which is so broad an adjective as to be meaningless. It is also called "gentle," which suggests that its scent is subtle. Some say heather flowers smell like honey or lavender with smokey and earthy undertones. Some liken heather to ho...
Marigolds. The colorful marigold makes an attractive addition to gardens, and like most of the other plants on this list, its smell is what keeps insects away. Though it doesn't necessarily ward off nectar-seeking honeybees,it is not attractive to wasps. ...
Food and wine tasting are to opera what bees are to honey, so local providores are on hand for some nibbling at cheeses and other condiments, with a winery offering tastings and bottle sales. There are two performances over consecutive nights with a different theme for each, so most people...
In my humble opinion, the salted caramel and honey lavender are perfection. But try the rotating seasonal flavors, too! Molly Moon’s sources ingredients locally. The mouthwatering scent of its fresh, in-house baked waffle cones will greet you when you approach the shop (in fact, you can sm...
Our brain doesn’t sleep over night, like we do. It still needs energy, which comes from liver glycogen. Honey is easily turned into glycogen and ensures the liver’s storage, so that it fuels the brain throughout the entire night. ...
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