The Top Four Challenges Local Beekeepers Face
The Top Four Challenges Local Beekeepers Face Beekeepers must undoubtedly be persistent and dedicated to their hobby. Persistence is most often met with success, but beekeepers face many challenges. Beyond the simple fact that bees have stingers and are wild, local beekeepers are facing more and more obstacles in keeping healthy hives. Among the most…
Read MoreUnlikely Honey Combos to Promote Good Health
Unlikely Honey Combos to Promote Good Health When it comes to using delicious local honey as a natural sweetener, it is a no-brainer. However, even though most people have heard that honey has health benefits, few actively explore it further. Today, everyone seems obsessed with good health, and using honey in combination with other ingredients…
Read MoreImmediate Actions to Take Following a Wasp or Bee Sting
Immediate Actions to Take Following a Wasp or Bee Sting Every family has a secret way of treating a bee or wasp sting; some traditions go back generations and may not make logical sense. So, what is the most effective way to handle a sting? There are some things that can be done immediately following…
Read MoreHow Experts Determine the Age of a Beehive in a Structure
How Experts Determine the Age of a Beehive in a Structure One of the first things a bee technician does when they arrive on a property is to determine the age of the beehive that needs to be removed. When a beehive is completely exposed, the size, shape, and other factors can tell the age,…
Read MoreSurprisingly Plentiful Uses for Beeswax this Holiday Season
Surprisingly Plentiful Uses for Beeswax this Holiday Season Beekeepers have the privilege of raising and caring for bees all over the world. Those close to beekeeping have more knowledge of the different uses of bee’s by-products, having a personal account of the beeswax left after a honey harvest extraction process. Everyone, including beekeepers, may BEE…
Read MoreThe Buzz About Bee Sleep
Whether you know it or not, bees sleep. The resting position of bees is quite endearing as they lower their heads and rest their wings on their backs. Bees’ relentless work habits and dedication to their queen often make it seem unreasonable that sleep is on the day’s agenda. However, these little pollinators tire of…
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