29/05/2026
This is the work of the lady bees (worker bees) in the hive.
1. Cleaning the hive
Young worker bees clean the honeycomb cells and keep the hive hygienic. Cleanliness is very important for preventing disease.
2. Feeding the brood
They feed the baby bees (larvae) with pollen, honey, and royal jelly. They also care for the queen.
3. Producing wax and building comb
Worker bees produce beeswax from glands on their abdomen and use it to build and repair honeycomb.
4. Processing nectar into honey
They receive nectar from forager bees, reduce the water content, and store it as honey.
5. Ventilating and cooling the hive
Workers flap their wings to regulate temperature and humidity inside the hive, especially during hot weather.
6. Guarding the hive
Some workers act as security guards at the entrance, defending the colony from intruders like wasps, ants, or robber bees.
7. Foraging
Older worker bees leave the hive to collect:
* Nectar
* Pollen
* Water
* Propolis (plant resin)
This is one of the most dangerous jobs because they face predators, weather, and exhaustion.
8. Communicating food locations
Forager bees perform the famous “waggle dance” to tell other bees where food sources are located.
9. Caring for the queen
Worker bees groom, feed, and surround the queen, helping spread her pheromones throughout the colony.
When you buy a jar of Fauzziyah’s raw honey, you have provided shelter for bees.
