The Psychic Immune System by Kroth Jerry;

Author:Kroth, Jerry;
Language: eng
Format: epub
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Publisher: Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
Published: 2012-08-15T00:00:00+00:00

Guard Honeybees

Just as lymphocytes patrol for intruders, honeybees show similar behavior. Worker bees differentiate from other bees in the hive, and patrol for danger and intruders. They can even chemically summon reinforcements when needed. The bees have special glands that help them perform certain functions. When worker bees are about twenty-one days old,

the venom in the sting is at its maximum potency, so they serve the hive as guards for a few days. Guard bees stand at the hive entrance on their back four legs with their front legs raised. The guard bees inspect every bee entering the hive. Bees entering the hive allow the guard bees to examine them with their front legs and antennae. The guard bees can determine if a bee belongs to its colony by the bee’s odor, as each hive has a distinct odor. Worker bees that belong to the colony are allowed to enter. The guard bees will sting and remove foreign intruders, such as bumblebees, wasps, and yellow jackets. They will also sting and attempt to drive away intruding skunks, raccoons, and beekeepers. The guard bees can extend their sting and release alarm pheromone to attract other guard bees if needed.[105]

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