Honey Bees

You''ve heard all about the bees, but did you know that the bees are native to Afro-Eurasia? This eusocial flying insect is an important part of the food chain, primarily because it provides nectar for other animals. Learn more about bees and their importance in our food chain by reading these Honey Bees Facts. But, did you know that bees are not the only insects that produce honey? In addition to food, bees also communicate with each other through chemical signals. Bees use scent to detect flowers contain chemicals that they use to communicate with each other. When honey bee workers sting a bee, they release an alarm pheromone that makes other bees agitated and helps them locate enemies. Honeybee queens and workers can also hear vibrations. The more vibrations they hear, the better the location of a new hive. Almost 80% of all crop pollination in the United States is done by honey bees. Honey bees are so common that some bumble and solitary bee species are being raised for their polli