Products & Contributions#
1 . What are some of the other products of the hive besides honey?
Wax - candles, cosmetics, ornaments, soaps, furniture polish, foundation
Pollen - health food stores as a nutritional supplement
Royal jelly - health food stores as a nutritional supplement
Propolis - bacteriostatic for wound dressing and cold remedies
Bee venom - for acupuncture and immunotherapy for individuals allergic to bee venom
2 . What is the most important contribution from the honeybee?
Pollination which is the transfer of pollen from the anthers (male parts) to the stigma (female parts) for the purpose of fertilization, and the production of seeds.
3 . How do honey bees differ in relation to other insects regarding pollination capabilities?
Since honey bees are managed thy can be transported into and out of fields and orchards for pollination. Native bumble bees and solitary bees are effective at pollinating certain crops but may not have available numbers needed for proper pollination.
4 . Name at least 4 crops for which honey bees are rented to improve pollination.
Almond, apple, blueberry, cantaloupe, cherry, cranberry, cucumber, onion, pear, squash, and watermelon.