How Pesticides Affect Bees
How Pesticides Affect Bees Pesticides are commonly used to exterminate pests, and insecticides are used to get rid of insects. As there is an apparent movement towards lower-toxicity pest and insect treatments, we are still faced with the reality that many pest control companies use chemicals that have adverse effects on bees. Insecticides kill bees,…
Read MoreDo Bees Use Camouflage?
Beekeepers Face Freezing Cold Front We have all witnessed bee activity in our yard, on a walk, or elsewhere. The number of bees we see must be an indicator of the bees we don’t see because most bees are back in the hive, tending to the queen and baby brood. It may seem like a…
Read MoreBeekeepers Face Freezing Cold Front
Beekeepers Face Freezing Cold Front Some parts of the nation are experiencing snowfall for the first time in more than 100 years. The 2025 cold front across America has many scrambling to navigate this freezing weather. As parents do for their children, beekeepers think about how they can protect and keep their bees safe and…
Read MoreSaving the Bees Is Not Just for Beekeepers
Saving the Bees Is Not Just for Beekeepers In 2025, there is an opportunity for everyone to get on board to save the bees. Beekeeping is not the only way to help save bees, and people who have limited space, time, and money or are allergic to bees can still contribute in significant and sustainable…
Read MoreBee Symbolism in Cultures Throughout History
Bee Symbolism in Cultures Throughout History Bees have symbolized many things throughout history, none of them representing anything negative. How can something so small be so significant throughout time? The use of bees as symbols of many appealing traits should give us pause to consider what makes them so significant in different cultures over thousands…
Read MoreTop Five Tips for Beginning Beekeepers
Top Five Tips for Beginning Beekeepers As exciting as the prospect is of starting your own apiary and harvesting your own honey, there is much to learn about beekeeping! Even seasoned beekeepers will tell you they are still learning, adjusting, and figuring out new challenges each year. Time and experience do matter in beekeeping. Here…
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