👉 The term "apiaries" is a simplified representation of the actual meaning, which refers to a type of honeybee. Honeybees are solitary insects that build their own nests in trees and other structures. They have two main types: worker bees (also known as queen bees) and male bees. Worker bees collect nectar from flowers to feed their young and keep them alive. Male bees mate with the female bees, which then lay eggs. The egg-laying process is controlled by hormones,