Beekeeping

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Fun Facts About Honeybees

Question: How many blossoms must be visited for honeybees to produce 1 pound of honey?
Answer: 2 million.

Q: How many bees are in a typical beehive?
A: In the summer, 40,000 to 60,000.

Q: What distance do honeybees fly from a hive as they gather nectar and pollen?
A: Typically, about two to three miles per flight.

Q: How long do worker bees live?
A: Six weeks in summer, several months in winter.

Q: How much honey would be required to power a honeybee’s flight 25,000 miles around the world?
A: 2 tablespoons.

Q: How many miles does a typical honeybee fly in its lifetime?
A: 500.

Q: How many eggs does a queen bee lay per day?
A: About 1,500.

Q: What makes a bee buzz?
A: Her wings flap 190 times per second.

Q: How far do honeybees fly to produce 1 pound of honey?
A: 55,000 miles.

SOURCE: Chester County Beekeepers Association