#bee behavior

We have, what I call, our Bouncer Bee. She patrols my back patio and chases off any wasps or other flying interlopers. I do not know where her hive is, but I assume it's nearby. She doesn't mess with me or my dog, though we have been thoroughly inspected and seemingly deemed non-threatening.

A few years back our BB got into the house and couldn't find her way out, so she had to be escorted out on a hand towel.

This year's BB is smaller than last year's.

Bees avoid certain flowers mainly because of low nectar quality, unfavorable flower shapes, or chemical signals indicating poor rewards or toxicity. This selective behavior helps you design a garden that supports healthy pollination by choosing plants with rich nectar, accessible structures, and attractive scents. Avoiding less beneficial flowers encourages more efficient foraging, benefiting…