What's the Buzz About?

Why are we quackers for bees?

Bees are some of the planet's most fascinating little wonders—and thanks to our friends at  Beevive, we've been buzzing with facts that might just change the way you see them!

Let's clear up a few common bee myths, straight from Beevive's hive of knowledge:

🐝 Myth: Bees want to sting you

Truth: Not true! As Beevive explains, honeybees only sting as a last resort. They're more focused on collecting nectar than bothering you.

🍯 Myth: All bees make honey

Truth: Only honeybees do! With over 20,000 bee species—including bumblebees and mason bees—most are hardworking pollinators, not honey-makers.

🏠 Myth: Bees only live in hives

Truth: While hives are handy, wild bees also set up home in tree cavities and other natural nooks.

🍬 Myth: Beekeepers steal honey

Truth: Ethical beekeepers, like those supported by Beevive, leave plenty of honey for the bees—and even provide extra snacks during winter!

More Buzz from Beevive – Five Fun Facts:

🐝 Bumblebees can sting more than once.

🐝 Bee products include beeswax, propolis, pollen, and royal jelly—not just honey.

🐝 Bees aren't the only pollinators—moths, birds, bats and butterflies help too!

🐝 Honey varies wildly in taste, from sweet clover to... cheesy feet (yes, really).

🐝 Bees need our help—pesticides and habitat loss are real threats.

Beevive x DCUK: Nurturing Nature Together

We're proud to collaborate with Beevive, whose Bamboo Bee Revival Kits help save exhausted bees in the wild. Refillable, giftable, and tree-planting too—our Beekeeper Ducklings always keep one tucked under their wings, just in case!