How do Honey Bees Create Honey?

Honey Bees Roofing & Solar has always respected the noble honey bee. They’re hard workers and have a sense of community that is unparalleled! Honeybees are incredible and can do some amazing things for their colony. The thing they’re most famous for is their honey. Honey is delicious and it’s mind-blowing that such a small creature can make such a unique substance. But have you ever considered how honeybees create honey? Well, we have the information you’ve been looking for!

How Do Honeybees Create Honey?

Honey production starts with nectar. Nectar is a sugar-rich substance that flowers make to attract pollinators. Bees, being a pollinator, are the exact customers flowers are looking for. Honeybees collect the nectar, and in the process pollinate many flowers. They take the nectar back to the hive and put it into a honeycomb for storage. The nectar then evaporates, due to the shape of the honeycomb and the flapping of the bee’s wings. The byproduct is left over is honey!

Why are Honey Different Colors?

The nectar of flowers is different between species. That means honey can vary change depending on what type of flower the bees collect nectar from. The change is in color, as well as flavor. Orange blossom honey has a light color, which contrasts with honey made from wildflowers which is a darker amber color. There are many variations of honey, and they all have a unique taste!

Is Honey Made of Bee Vomit?

Many people think that bees eat the honey and then vomit it back up once they reach the hive, However, this isn’t true. Honeybees store the nectar in a special area of their body known as their “honey stomach” It sits in the honey stomach and combines with a special mix of enzymes that help the transformation from nectar to honey. A bee’s actual stomach is in a different location.

How Much Honey Can a Hive Make a Year?

Everyone knows that bees need honey to survive, which raises an interesting question. How much honey do honeybees make in a year? Beekeepers pay close attention to their hives to make sure that they don’t take too much, but there’s plenty to go around. In fact, an average honeybee hive will make 55 pounds of surplus honey. That’s 55 pounds in addition to what they need to thrive. Beekeepers typically have multiple hives, which means hundreds of pounds of honey each year!

Honeybees work hard for their community so they can all thrive together! At Honeybees Roofing & Solar, we strive to be like the honorable honeybee. Just like how many ecosystems rely on the honeybee, Fort Worth, Texas, and the surrounding area depend on local roofing companies to protect their homes by providing high-quality roof repairs and replacements. By making sure our work is top of the line as well as efficient, we can ensure we’re doing our best to better our local community. If you need a hardworking roofing contractor for your next project, Contact Honey Bees Roofing & Solar online or give us a call today at 817-668-6131!