WHEN you think of bees, what comes to mind? For many, it’s the panic you feel when the pesky little beasts buzz around your head. It’s understandable, as no one wants to be stung.
However, bees are incredibly valuable resources to the environment. They pollinate flowers and propagate flowering crops, such as citrus, apples, asparagus, avocados, blueberries, broccoli, celery, cherries, cranberries, cucumber, kiwis, melons and many more. In fact, according to the International Bee Research Association, around 80 % of the food on supermarket shelves is there because of bee pollination.
In addition, honey is a food source that has all sorts of nutritional and medicinal benefits. It can do everything from helping a cough to treating dandruff. And it’s not just humans who love honey – it provides food…