Bee News
The 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…
Read MoreWhat’s The Big Deal About Crystallized Honey?
Also known as “crunchy” honey, crystallized honey has long been the less popular bee product, spending more time on shelves and roadside tables. So, what is it about crystallized honey, and why isn’t it as popular? In this week’s blog, we look at what creates the difference between liquid and crystallized honey, the benefits of…
Read MoreFirst Honeybee Vaccine Approved by United States Government
There is nothing unusual about hearing the topic of vaccines come up regularly on the news and other social media platforms. However, this week, the topic of bee vaccines may have caused some to take a second look, and rightly so. The United States government has granted a conditional for commercial beekeepers to use a…
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