

#1908 - Erika Thompson
22 snips Dec 8, 2022
In this enlightening discussion, Erika Thompson, founder of Texas Beeworks, shares her passion for bees and their vital role in our ecosystem. She dives into the captivating behaviors of honeybee colonies, including communication through pheromones and the intriguing mating rituals of drones. Erika also highlights the importance of bees in urban environments and demystifies common misconceptions about them. From understanding bee removal techniques to the benefits of local honey, her insights showcase the beauty and complexity of these essential pollinators.
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Fear Factor Bees
- Joe Rogan became fascinated with bees during a Fear Factor episode.
- A local beehive interacted with the show's bees, halting production.
Bee Communication
- Bees communicate through pheromones, scents, and chemical signals.
- These signals inform the colony, a superorganism, of events.
Colony Differentiation
- Bees differentiate colonies by scent, originating from the queen's pheromones.
- Constant communication maintains colony cohesion.