
A drone's sole purpose in life is to mate with a new virgin queen. They don't forage for nectar, produce wax, or help defend the hive. They are essentially flying reproductive machines. Once they've fulfilled this purpose (or if they fail to), their usefulness to the colony comes to an abrupt end.
As summer fades and the hive prepares to survive the long, harsh Alaskan winter, resources like honey become precious. The now-useless drones are seen as a drain on these vital food stores. In a stunning display of ruthless efficiency, the female worker bees will systematically evict them, pushing them out of the hive to starve or freeze. It's a powerful life lesson on survival of the fittest, right here on our Alaskan homestead.
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