The Guard Bee is tasked with protecting the colony – distinguishing between normal activity and real threats. She quickly calls for assistance with her alarm pheromone if needed. 💪🐝 Found standing at the hive entrance on her back four legs with her front legs raised, inspecting bees who enter. Her colony can be recognised by their odor and will be admitted. She’ll also welcome bees approaching with nectar or pollen – happy to accept free food from a bee entering the wrong hive. She’s on the lo