Did You Know The Queen Bee Isn't Actually In Charge?

Everyone believes the queen bee rules the hive. She doesn't. This is what the queen bee actually does — and why a honeybee colony runs with no leader giving orders at all. She doesn't command the workers, choose the flowers, or decide when the hive swarms. Instead, thousands of worker bees run the beehive through scent, touch, and constant feedback, even deciding when to raise a brand-new queen. So if the queen isn't in charge of the hive... who is? The answer is stranger than any kingdom. Subscribe to The Bee Oasis for the hidden world of bees — one wonder at a time. #queenbee #bees #honeybees #beehive #beefacts