In this episode of Bug Busters Pest Pulse, we explore the dramatic chain of events that unfolds when a bee colony loses its queen. 🐝💔At first glance, the answer seems simple: no queen, no colony. But the deeper truth is a tangled web of chaos, desperation, and survival instincts. Host Court Parker uncovers the intense biological and social upheaval that follows a queen bee’s death — from worker bees turning on each other to foreign hive invasions and rogue mating rituals gone wrong.This episode dives deep into:How long a hive can survive without its queenWhat triggers emergency queen rearing — and why it often failsThe rise of "laying workers" and the colony-wide confusion they causeHow some bee species handle queen loss better than othersThe shadowy role of parasitic bees in colony collapse and population declineWhether you’re fascinated by bee biology, curious about the collapse of pollinator populations, or just love an intense nature story, this episode delivers both science and suspense.➔ Stay curious. Stay vigilant. Stay informed with Bug Busters Pest Pulse.www.bugbustersusa.com

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