GETTING THE BUZZ ON BEES—Dr. Randy Skaggs, DVM, gave a program at the Museum of the Plains on Saturday afternoon about bees and beekeeping. About 15 people showed up to hear the program, which covered everything from simple bee facts to types of bees, hives, honey production, and the business of beekeeping. Pictured, Dr. Skaggs, at right, shows off a beekeeper hat, cap cutter, and honey frame to museum director Stacy Brown.
Dr. Randy Skaggs presented an informative program on beekeeping at the Museum of the Plains May 21. He shared several interesting facts with the audience.
Bee Facts
1. Female bees can sting but males cannot. Females do all the work.
2. Bees have been trained to detect bombs, land mines and illnesses.
3. Some plants spike their nectar with caffeine and nicotine to keep the bees coming back and enhance …
