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How do bees collect nectar and water?

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Learn how bees collect nectar and water during their field foraging Bees collect nectar by landing on flowers and inserting their proboscis (tongue) into the nectar source. Using specialized mouthparts, they extract nectar through two main methods: • Lapping: For thicker nectar or shallow flowers, bees dip and retract their hairy tongue repeatedly, and nectar […]

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What do bees do when out in the field?

Ever wonder what bees do when they’re out in the field? When bees are out in the field, their primary activities are foraging for nectar and pollen, collecting water, and gathering plant resins (propolis). They visit thousands of flowers a day, often traveling several miles from the hive, and play a crucial role in pollinating