Bee Annoyance: What Aroma Bees Abhor?
Bees are creatures of habit, and one thing they abhor is change – especially when it comes to certain odors. Learn how to keep your pollinators away with simple scents they’ll never forget!
Bees are creatures of habit, and one thing they abhor is change – especially when it comes to certain odors. Learn how to keep your pollinators away with simple scents they’ll never forget!
This summer, let the battle of the nose commence! In a unique study, bees were pitted against various scents to find which scent they found most irritating–it’s officially bee time for the infamous “Nose-Off”.
From sweet and fragrant to downright stinky, some aromas can irritate busy bees and disrupt their daily routines. As scientists continue to investigate, let’s take a closer look at the facts behind these annoying aromas.
It’s something we’ve all experienced: that feeling of anger and annoyance when a pesky bee buzzes around us. But did you know that bees react similarly to certain smells? Find out which scents have them ‘buzzing off’ and which may even help you make friends with these important pollinators.