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The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers


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Keep Growing,

Kevin

Jul 23, 2018

 Have you ever been out working in your garden and suddenly discover you have a tiny bee sitting happily on your arm? These little creatures are sweat bees, and it likely thinks your sweat is delicious.

But what exactly are sweat bees? Are they friend or foe? What do they do for us, and how do these wild bees survive without a hive? Are they going to eat your geraniums or your African violets?

We’ll take a jaunt into the wonderful world of the sweat bee today and answer all of these questions, plus more!

Learn More: Sweat Bees: Everything You Need To Know About Halictids

Keep Growing,

Kevin

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