Bee News
Honey Labeling Under Scrutiny
The latest bee-related House Bill to pass in Texas impacts honey producers who may have previously labeled their honey products as ‘Texas’ honey when it may be blended with honey from other states. House Bill 590 (HB590) will have minimal impact on hobbyist beekeepers because they are not interested in producing honey on a large…
Read MoreFive Things to Know About Dark Beeswax Combs
Often, beekeepers wonder why they have so many beeswax combs that are darker in color and how to use them properly. Questions like, “Can I get honey out of dark beeswax combs?” are commonly asked when facing a darker-than-normal batch of combs. Although some dark beeswax combs can be problematic, there are some unique uses…
Read MoreThe City of Carlsbad Under Fire for Harsh Treatment of Bees
Carlsbad residents are accusing the City of Carlsbad of mindlessly and carelessly handling bee concerns, treating undesirable hive locations with toxic pesticides, and disregarding bees’ critical role in the environmental process. Although the accusations are harsh, Carlsbad residents, who live in arguably one of the nation’s most beautiful areas, are demanding more care and intentionality…
Read MoreBee Proofing Is Manageable and Safe for Property Owners
In San Diego, as in most places, people do not often consider bee-proofing a preventative measure unless they have had previous issues or are currently dealing with one. The process can be long and requires the use of a professional beekeeper so that honeybee hives and wasps’ nests can be removed safely from the property…
Read MoreKEEP OUT! Ants Bring Disease to Honeybee Hives
As if honeybees do not have enough threats against them, researchers have found that ant raids are invading honeybee hives and bringing increased disease levels that are destroying millions of hives globally. Ants are, of course, looking for that delicious honey. However, in the process, the ants devastate the hive and kill the bees. In…
Read MoreBeekeepers Trying Everything to Save Starving Bees
Busy bees happily pollinate many crops nationwide. California’s almonds and Maine’s blueberries are some of the delicious and nutritious crops Americans enjoy. The almond crop is a critical source that food growers and bees depend on for survival. Beekeepers have a unique pulse on our nation’s agricultural activity, and the climate crisis has many concerned…
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