Bee Keeping
Three Critical Things Beehives Need to Survive This Summer
Three Critical Things Beehives Need to Survive This Summer This summer is sure to bring some extreme temperatures and break some records. Anyone involved in the beekeeping process should take note; these simple steps can help beehives stay cool this summer. Keeping bees happy and producing honey includes giving them a break from the prolonged…
Read MoreWhat Is Absconding in Beekeeping?
What Is Absconding in Beekeeping? It is crucial for beekeepers to acknowledge that even though bees are incredibly resilient and adaptable, they are also sensitive and will leave when unhappy. Although foraging and swarming are natural behaviors that involve bees leaving the hive and are good signs for beekeepers, absconding is not standard or a…
Read MoreThe 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 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…
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