The Asian honeybee has an array of clever defensive tactics to protect their hives, including shimmering waves, defensive balls, stinging, and now, wing-slapping. Japanese scientists discovered that guard bees use their wings to smack ants attempting to invade the hive. This low-energy tactic helps fend off ants without the need for more intensive maneuvers. The researchers used slow-motion cameras to observe the bees in action and found that wing-slapping successfully repelled smaller ant species about half the time. The study's findings shed light on the bees' innovative defense strategies and their ability to adapt to predatory pressures, providing valuable insights for protecting this important crop pollinator. The researchers also highlighted the bees' other inventive defensive tactics, such as building a filth fence around the hive's entrance using animal feces or the body parts of other insects. This demonstrates the bees' remarkable adaptability and ingenuity in defending themselves against threats.