What Happens When the Queen Dies? Inside a Hive Crisis
The queen bee isn’t just a figurehead—she’s the single egg-layer in the colony and the source of powerful pheromones that maintain order. Her scent regulates the behavior of worker bees, suppresses the development of new queens, and keeps the colony functioning as a single unit.
Detecting a Queenless Hive
A hive knows quickly when something is wrong. The absence or decline o...
Signs of a Queenless Hive: What Every Beekeeper Should Watch For
The queen bee is the heart of the hive—without her, everything begins to unravel. While a hive may carry on for a short time without a queen, it will eventually decline without her steady presence. Knowing how to recognize the signs of a queenless colony can help you act fast and protect the health of your bees.
Why the Queen Matters
The queen lays up to 2,000 eggs a day in ...
