My parents tell me that I was always obsessed about my hobbies as a child.
First I wanted to build models, but soon my interest turned towards model trains and the little villages that I could build with tiny fake trees and figurines. I never quit using my trains, but eventually I learned how to fish at the local lake and that consumed much of my time in middle school. I loved being outdoors and feeling the cool air coming off the water as I stood on the banks. One thing I remember clearly from childhood was my fascination with insects. I had a book with detailed pictures of all the flies, bees, beetles, ants, and other bugs that inhabited our area. It was the honey bees that always caught my attention. They’re majestic creatures in their natural habitats. Instead of fearing them and their stingers, I have always respected honey bees. They are important for the natural ecosystem, especially the country’s agricultural system. We need bees for plant pollination, and that’s partially why I became a hobby beekeeper. But now that I have growing honey bee hives, I’m considering offering my services in bee relocation to grow my collection. It’s an easy task, I just find the queens, place them in a box, watch the drones fill the box, and then close the lid to take them all to my honey farm. It’s a sustainable way to take care of a person’s insect problem. No insects are harmed and no chemicals are sprayed into the environment either. Honey bees are especially important for our agricultural crops nationwide.
Yellow jacket rescue