August 15, 2014
A colony may contain 40,000-60,000 bees during spring & summer.
The Queen Bee lives 3-4 years, laying 600-800 eggs each day.
There are 3 types of bees: Queen, Worker, Drone.
One pound of honey = 2 million flowers, 55,000 miles, 300 bees
Honey is food storage for winter, when there are no flowers.
Honey never spoils.
Honey is 80% sugar & 20% water.
Honeybee wings “buzz” 11,400 times per minute.
Honey is the only food with all substances to sustain life.
California, Florida, & South Dakota make the most honey.
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