Propolis

Propolis προ „for“ y πόλις „city“ is a wax-like resinous substance collected by honey bees from tree buds (e.g. poplar) or other plant-related sources and used as cement and to seal cracks or open spaces in the beehive. It can also kill bacteria.

Propolis Media

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Propolis, produced by the western honey bee (Apis mellifera)
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Two bars from a top bar hive that the bees have glued together using propolis. Separating the bars will take some effort as the propolis has hardened.
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Two bars of an active top bar hive with the bars pulled apart. Notice the sticky golden propolis on the above bar.
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Propolis drops in red (units in micrometers)
Propolis in beehives

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