Black Bees

Bees are some of the most commonly seen flying insects. As per entomology, they are closely related to other social insects, like the ants and wasps. Bees are not only important as sources for honey and beeswax, but they play a crucial role in the overall functioning of the ecosystem. Bees along with certain types of flying insects are primary pollinating agents for nearly all types of flowers. In fact, they account to about 80 percent of insect pollination.

Most of us are not bothered about the types of bees and their respective colors. As of date, about 12,000-20,000 species of bees are identified scientifically under 7-9 families. Of the identified species, approximately 600 types of bees are social in behavior and live in colonies. In a single bee hive, there may be 40-45,000 bees. More information on black bees and their types are discussed in the following paragraphs.

Be Mindful of Bees

Do you know we rely on Honey Bees for a third of our food supply? Among that are some of the foods we love most: vegetables, fruit, nuts, juice, smoothies and... ice-cream! (One ice-Cream manufacturer is so concerned that they have launched a campaign)

Whenever we see a bee we should fall on our knees in deep gratitude and flow oceans of love. Most of us are unaware that our food supply depends on bees, and so we fail to acknowledge their importance in our lives, and we even mistreat them.

Solving The Mystery Of The Disappearing Honey Bee

Research continues on the agricultural and environmental mystery known as Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). However, finding a cause and a subsequent cure for the problem is fast becoming a race against time for scientists.

The number of disappearing honey bees in recent years is indeed staggering. Many beekeepers estimate that, at the current rate of bee loss, there now may be only a ten year window to find a cure. Colony Collapse Disorder is unique since it leaves bee hives with a queen bee, a few newly-hatched adults, and plenty of food, while all of the worker bees responsible for pollination just disappear.