All the Buzz About Bees - Talking Points Featuring Bill Lewis of Bill's Bees
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Bill Lewis, President/Owner of Bill’s Bees and former president of the California State Beekeepers Association, shares some of his experiences with bees over the last 30-some years.
"It's not something everybody does." ~Bill Lewis
In this fascinating overview, Bill talks about honey bee activity, hive behavior, bee colony collapse, habitat loss, crop pollination, and honey production.
Take a peek at the amazing life that goes on inside a beehive: how bees communicate, get along inside a hive, and who makes the decisions. Learn how bees collect nectar and pollen and bring it back to the hive to make honey, how honey is harvested and preserved.
When asked about the best ways to behave around bees, Bill's reply:
"Pretend they're not there."
Beach TV/CSULB Host: David Kelly
California State University/Long Beach