Bee News
Mahomes’ Bee Swarm Aversion Makes Headlines
Mahomes’ Bee Swarm Aversion Makes Headlines Although the bees made the news again this week, it may be more because of who they swarmed and not their relevance to the environment. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his teammates found ways to deal with the bee swarm that buzzed across the field. Although swarming bees are…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Combining Beekeeping and Gardening
The Benefits of Combining Beekeeping and Gardening Beekeeping and gardening are two hobbies that are often associated with each other, and for good reason. Not only do they both involve working with nature, but they also complement each other in many ways. Although individually, each hobby has substantial benefits, together they offer additional benefits for…
Read MoreThe Beekeeper’s Four Key Responsibilities
The Beekeeper’s Four Key Responsibilities Beekeeping is an ancient practice that has been used for centuries to produce honey and other bee products. It is a fascinating hobby and profession that requires knowledge, skill, and dedication. Beekeepers are responsible for the health and well-being of their bees, as well as the quality of their honey.…
Read MoreBeekeepers Staying Busier Than Ever During Swarm Season
Beekeepers Staying Busier Than Ever During Swarm Season As summer is only weeks away, beekeepers and bee service companies across the nation are trying to stay ahead of the busy swarm season calls already happening. As bees move across the country, Texas is now in the throes of swarming, and this has got one bee…
Read MoreWhat New Beekeepers Should and Should Not Do
Regardless of what people say, the art of beekeeping is lots of work. If you think about it, bees are little stinging insects that do whatever they want, and your job is to keep them safe, alive, disease free, and give them the space and resources they need. It sounds a lot like parenting, and…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Beekeeping on Mental Health
This entire month is dedicated to mental health awareness, and we are looking at some of the potential health benefits of beekeeping. Historically, when someone is feeling down or depressed, we encourage them to go outdoors and breathe in some fresh air. Although being outside can indeed help improve your mindset, those suffering from depression…
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