Spring Primer

The birds and the bees are very busy right now! The blue jays, robins and woodpeckers and other birds are back in most regions of the country and actively involved in early spring activities like nest building and establishing territory. With the spring equinox looming on March 20th, honey bees are rapidly building their colony strength as the queen's egg laying production increases and foraging choices appear.

Busy And Beautiful

The entire bee yard is lit up now by the sun's rays. The bees come and go like a plane airport. Some of the bees are leaving home for the last time. They will die somewhere in the fields. Their short existence is spent performing chores that keep the colony prosperous and insures survival for future generations. The worker bee will literally work herself to death. She will only live to the old age of six weeks. In contrast, the queen lays between 1,500 and 2,500 eggs every day, depending on the time of year.