Beekeepers For Veterans

A queen bee mates only once in her life during a special flight called a nuptial flight, where she mates with several male drones. During this event, she stores 5 to 7 million s***m in an organ called the s***matheca. This stored s***m allows her to fertilize eggs for the rest of her life—typically 3 to 5 years—without needing to mate again. This unique reproductive strategy ensures the hive remains productive and thriving