Ask A Beekeeper

Ask a Beekeeper brings together the bee-loving community through an online student-beekeeper forum. In this new initiative, beekeepers from around the world answer questions from curious elementary school students through quick, home-made videos.

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Beekeeper Answers

How Do You Get the Bees? Where do they come from?

From Nikash B. in Ms. Star’s 3rd grade class in Cos Cob, CT US
Beekeepers: Erik Jacobson and Chuck Vallarino, Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador

Why are bees black and yellow, not another color?

From Ady H. in Ms. Star’s 3rd grade class in Cos Cob, CT US
Beekeeper: Dan, Tel-Aviv, Israel

Why do bees die after they sting someone?

From Bridget H. in Ms. Star’s 3rd grade class in Cos Cob, CT US
Beekeeper: Ed Trainum, Louisa, VA USA

Why is nectar only in flowers and not in other plants?

From Connor M. in Ms. Star’s 3rd grade class in Cos Cob, CT USA
Beekeepers: Michael and Lisa Luker, Rascal’s Apiary, Moyock, NC USA

Which flowers do bees like best?

From Mrs. McCarty’s 1st grade class in Lodi, CA USA
Beekeeper Name: Dylan Gussman, Southampton, Hampshire, UK

Why is the shape of the Queen bee different than the other bees?

Asked by Keyshawn, grade 3 - Alabama
Beekeeper: Claudia Genier, Switzerland

How do you become a beekeeper?

Asked by Jatyrah, grade 3 - Alabama
Beekeeper: Claudia Genier, Switzerland

What is the lifespan of a bee?

From Mrs. Adams’ 3rd grade science class, block two, Columbia, SC
Beekeeper: Dylan Martin, Stamford, CT

What do bees eat?

From Mrs. Adams’ 3rd grade science class, block two, Columbia, SC
Beekeeper: Dylan Martin, Stamford, CT

How do bees make honey?

From the Pre-K class at Ross Elementary, Washington, DC
Beekeepers: Megan & Molly, Perkiomen Bee Team, Pennsburg, PA