Every hive check is a thrilling peek into the bustling world of our honey bees. During our latest inspection, we spotted one of our queen bees in all her glory, and we couldn’t resist sharing her majesty with you! Check out the TikTok video below to see her in action, ruling the hive like the true boss she is. As a small family betting on bees and sustainability, we’re here to buzz about why the queen bee is the heart of our hive—and share some mind-blowing facts about these incredible creatures.
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Watch our queen bee strut her stuff in this clip from our latest hive check! Follow us on TikTok for more behind-the-scenes beekeeping moments.
Why the Queen Bee Rules the Hive
The queen bee isn’t just a figurehead—she’s the lifeblood of the colony. Here’s why she’s vital to our hives:
- Egg-Laying Machine: A healthy queen lays up to 2,000 eggs a day, ensuring the hive’s population thrives.
- Unity Through Pheromones: The queen releases pheromones that keep the colony cohesive, calm, and productive.
- Long Live the Queen: While worker bees live weeks, a queen can reign for 2–5 years, providing stability to the hive.
Seeing her during our hive check was a reminder of how one bee’s leadership fuels our mission to produce 100% local raw honey, honeycomb, and beeswax products right here in Texas.
5 Fascinating Facts About Queen Honey Bees
- She’s Born to Rule: Queen bees develop from the same eggs as worker bees but are fed royal jelly, a nutrient-rich substance that triggers their queenly traits.
- One Queen, One Hive: Most hives have only one queen. If another emerges, they may fight to the death or the new queen will swarm to start a new colony.
- Mating Marathon: Early in life, a queen takes mating flights, mating with up to 20 drones in mid-air. She stores enough sperm to lay eggs for years!
- Size Matters: Queens are larger than worker bees, with a longer abdomen designed for egg-laying. Spot her in our TikTok video—she’s the star of the show!
- Royal Replacement: If a queen weakens, the hive raises a new one by feeding a larva extra royal jelly. It’s nature’s succession plan.
Support the Hive, Support the Queen
Our queen bees are the heart of our hives, and every product we craft supports their buzzing kingdom. While we await our first honey harvest, we’re proud to offer bee-themed treasures like our “Support Your Local Keeper” Personalized 40oz Tumbler—perfect for sipping in style while backing our sustainable mission. Personalize it with your name and show the world you’re a hive hero!
Want to dive deeper into the world of bees? Follow us on TikTok and Facebook for more hive checks, bee facts, and updates on our journey to bring you raw honey, beeswax candles, wraps, and propolis products. Every purchase from Land of Bees & Honey fuels our hives and keeps the queen reigning strong.
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Support your local keeper, and let’s keep the hives thriving!