Bee Removal Spotlight
Bee Removal Spotlight The art of removing bees from tricky places takes practice and experience. One of the most crucial things to remember about safe bee removal is that things will go wrong; however, those experiences build the skill necessary to achieve more successful outcomes than those that fail. A key to a successful removal…
Read MoreForests and Bees Need Each Other
Forests and Bees Need Each Other Honeybees have become a hot topic for bee enthusiasts and environmentalists alike. These pollinating masters have captured the hearts of Americans, and their inconvenient swarm locations, including baseball fields and plane wings, continue to make headlines and trending social media posts. It is undeniable that bees are vital to…
Read MoreDepleting Food Sources for Bees
Depleting Food Sources for Bees The most difficult time for bees is the autumn and winter months, when things begin to go dormant. Responsible gardeners do their part to keep things available for the bees, still trying to collect and store for any freezing that may come, but hives struggle during these times. The best…
Read MoreAutumn-izing Your Garden
Autumn-izing Your Garden Autumn is the time of year when gardeners prepare their gardens for the colder months ahead. Autumn-izing your garden is a great way to have a clean and primed area for planting in spring, and it is also considerate to think about the pollinators in your area during the process. Autumn is…
Read MoreBees Up In Smoke
Bees Up In Smoke This is not a reference to a popular movie in 1978, but smoke (not cannabis smoke) is regularly used to help many beekeepers work with bees. The smoker instrument in the wrong hands, or misused, can cause harm to bees. Seasoned beekeepers more commonly use the smoker process, but its use…
Read MoreHow Toxic Pesticides Affect Us
How Toxic Pesticides Affect Us The use of pesticides has been connected to sustainable and affordable food supplies, not just nationally but globally. However, using them without understanding the risks can be dangerous. The risks related to pesticide use are being researched, and more negative effects on the body are being found than initially thought.…
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