What To Do If You Encounter Bees
When you hear that familiar buzz of bees, your first instinct might be to panic. After all, a bee sting can be quite unpleasant and a swarm of bees can be very scary. Stay calm! Most bees won’t attack unless their nests or colonies are being threatened. And those swarms of bees? Sure they might…
Read MoreHoney Bees and Yellow Jackets: How to Tell the Difference
Do you spy a buzzing black and yellow creature? It must be a bee. Or is it? Honey bees and yellow jackets often get grouped in the same category. And even though they have some similarities, they are actually quite different. Knowing the difference between the two can help you identify the best way to…
Read MoreHow To Treat a Bee Sting
Let’s face it. A bee sting is never going to be the highlight of your day. For some, it’s just a painful nuisance. But for others who are allergic to bee stings, it can be much more than a nuisance–it can be life-threatening. The good news is that treating a bee sting can be as…
Read MoreCommercial Honey vs. Raw Honey
The Truth About Commercial Honey At some point in your childhood, your family owned a honey filled bear from the grocery store. A staple among most households. However, that honey filled bear may not have been honey at all. Shocking, we know! And maybe a little disconcerting. According to the FDA (Food and Drug Administration),…
Read More5 Tips for Creating a Bee Friendly Garden
Why Gardens Matter Spring is ALMOST upon us! And if you’re like me, you can’t wait to get your hands dirty in the soil. It’s beautiful how gardens can make up epic proportions of green space. As mentioned in our previous blog, having a garden is not fjust for country folk – gardens today can…
Read MoreUrban Beekeeping
In The City With the greater percent of the population moving toward urban dwelling abodes, it is not uncommon to find their buzzing friends in a similar standing. It’s often thought that honeybees only reside in the countryside and are more likely to produce quality honey in these spaces. However, that’s far from the truth.…
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