Bee Keeping
All About Bee Apiaries
All About Bee Apiaries If you are not immersed in the world of bees, the term apiary may be a mystery. Beekeepers quickly become familiar with the concept and its immense value to caring for bees. Understanding why apiaries are beneficial and how to start one can be valuable information for those considering urban beekeeping.…
Read MoreIs There Such Thing as Too Many Bees?
Is There Such a Thing as Too Many Bees? As beekeeping grows in popularity, some may wonder whether an area can be too densely populated with bees. Urban beekeeping certainly has an upside, but is there any downside to too much? In suburban and rural areas, overpopulation is not a concern. In larger cities, like…
Read MoreBest Bees to Keep
Best Bees to Keep If you are unfamiliar with beekeeping, not just any bee can be kept. A factor in a beekeeper’s success is choosing the right bee breed. There are a few bee breeds that are ideal for beekeeping, and some better starter bees for beginners. Beginning beekeepers should consider bees with mild temperaments.…
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 MoreCan Bees Predict Weather?
Can Bees Predict Weather? Bees are known to be able to predict a storm on the way. As we enter the rainy and stormy season in many parts of the nation, knowing what to expect and recognizing different behaviors allows beekeepers to help prepare their hives for the upcoming weather. Rainstorms most often bring lightning,…
Read MoreThe Gentle Bees
The Gentle Bees Although honeybees and bumble bees tend to get most of the attention, there are more than 20,000 species of bees in the United States. Among those numbers are several species that are gentler than honeybees, including Mason and Leafcutter bees. Both species are highly effective pollinators and help gardens thrive and ecosystems…
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