Meet the Bees of Mel da Terra

A secret world, buzzing with life, just beneath the blossom.

Welcome to the wild, humming world of Mel da Terra. Where nature, craft, and care come together in every jar of honey.

Scroll down to discover some truly unexpected facts about bees, nature’s tiny geniuses.

What's for Dinner?

Bees don’t just eat nectar — they make gourmet bee food.

• Nectar = their energy drink (sugar fuel).

• Pollen = their protein power bar (vitamins & amino acids).

• Bee bread = fermented pollen, mixed with enzymes, and aged like fine cheese.

  
  

Do Bees Sleep?

Yes! Bees nap. Not in beds, but tucked into flowers or hive crevices.They fold their antennae, go still, and even snore (in bee terms).Some sleep holding each other's legs like a chain. Friendship goals

Life of a Queen

• Lays up to 2,000 eggs a day.

• Lives up to 5 years.

• Surrounded by loyal attendants.If she dies, the hive goes into emergency mode — raising a new queen from a baby larva fed royal jelly.

Smarter Than You Think

Bees can:

• Solve puzzles

• Count to 4

• Recognise human faces

• Remember hundreds of flower spots

• Feel optimism or stress depending on their environment

They Dance to Talk

Bees use the waggle dance to tell each other where the best flowers are.The wiggle says how far, the angle tells direction.It’s nature’s grooviest GPS.

How Honey is Made

It’s not just regurgitated nectar. It’s chemistry and craftsmanship.

1. Nectar in.

2. Enzymes added.

3. Moisture reduced via mouth-to-mouth relay.

4. Fanned with wings.

5. Sealed with wax and aged to perfection.

Do Bees Have Jobs?

Yes — and their CVs are impressive.

• Nurse bees care for babies.

• Builder bees make wax comb.

• Foragers travel up to 5km for nectar.

• Guard bees defend the hive from invaders (wasps, mice, even humans).They even change jobs as they grow older!

What Happens in Winter?

No honey harvests. No flowers. No flights.They form a living heat ball and vibrate to stay warm.The outer bees rotate to the centre to rest. A hive that survives by cooperation.

How Long Do Bees Live?

• Queen: 3–5 years

• Worker (summer): 6 weeks

• Worker (winter): 4–6 months

• Drone (male): Only until mating — then, well… it’s lights out.

💔 Fun fact card: “Drone life expectancy: 1 honeymoon.”

The Bees of Mel da Terra

Our bees forage on wildflowers, forest herbs, and mountain blooms.They live free, work naturally, and produce honey that reflects the land.No chemicals. No sugar syrup. Just sun, soil, and song.