The Aroma of Displeasure: Bee-Hating Scents
The sweet scent of summer has been replaced by bee-hating scents. From flowers to fruits, the syrup of displeasing aromas is spreading through the air. It’s time to take notice.
The sweet scent of summer has been replaced by bee-hating scents. From flowers to fruits, the syrup of displeasing aromas is spreading through the air. It’s time to take notice.
For those who want to keep bees away, aversion therapy is as simple as investing in aromatic plants and essential oils that bees can’t stand! From lemongrass to basil, these scents can create an olfactory deterrent.
The sweet smell of summer is here, but so are unwanted aromas. Bees don’t take kindly to scents like citronella, peppermint, and lemongrass – and yet these smells seem to be everywhere! For our buzzing friends, it’s time to “Bee-Against-the-Scents”.
As delicate pollinators, bees rely on their sense of smell to find the nectar they need for honey – but pungent perfumes could be distracting them from their task. Scientists are exploring the effects these scents have on bees, and what it could mean for our environment.