Monday, June 28, 2010
Honeybees gather tree sap and combine it with wax to make propolis. This glue-like substance is then used to strengthen the moving parts of the hive. In order to move the individual boxes or the honeycomb frames, beekeepers must use a hive tool to pry the sections apart. Some naturalists eat propolis as a form of antibiotic.
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