Bee Venom Is Not All Bad
Bee Venom Is Not All Bad It is easy to say bee venom is not all bad when you have not been stung by a bee lately. As we come out of colder months, bee activity will increase, and even though these essential pollinators are not typically aggressive, the increased activity naturally increases the chances…
Read MoreSwarming into the New Year
Swarming into the New Year If you witness bees swarming in 2026, this is a good sign! Swarming is a completely natural behavior among honeybees when a colony splits, which can occur for various reasons. Bees swarming indicates colony growth and confirms the honeybees are healthy enough to go in search of a new location.…
Read MoreNew Year, New Home, New Tips for Bee Removal
New Year, New Home, New Tips for Bee Removal Ringing in the new year means different things for different people. A new year may be a new job, a new baby, a new home, or another year of the same, and everyone’s is unique! Regardless of your 2026 plans, if you do end up being…
Read MorePlanning Your Spring Bee Garden
Planning Your Spring Bee Garden As the cold weather fades into cool spring mornings and sunny afternoons, it will be time once again to begin the gardening cleanup everywhere. As dead leaves have fallen and blooms withered, the ground will inevitably be littered with rotting materials that should be cleared to create a clean canvas…
Read MoreBees In California Forests
Bees In California Forests We frequently talk about bees in both cities and rural areas. However, in Southern California, we have the luxury of being at the beach in the morning and on the slopes at night. Southern California has heavily forested regions with bees that behave differently from those in less-dense areas. If you…
Read MoreA Bee Attitude of Gratitude
A Bee Attitude of Gratitude As we draw to the end of 2025 and look ahead to 2026, it is a good time to realign with an attitude of gratitude for our bees and what they contribute to our environment and the world. The Twelve Days of Christmas song offers a prized gift of a…
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