Bees Up In Smoke

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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…

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Preparing for Honeybee Care Through Winter

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Preparing for Honeybee Care Through Winter One of the things many beekeepers learn over years of caring for their bees is how to best prepare for the changing seasons. Some states, like Florida and Texas, deal with extreme heat throughout the summer. Other states, like California, may have milder seasons swings, but winter for bees…

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The Facts of Bee Life

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The Facts of Bee Life The life cycle of any organism follows similar stages, which is also true for bees. The bee cycle flows from baby bee brood to adulthood. In this cycle, a bee may be fed royal jelly and become a queen, but only after taking out her competition. Other female bees become…

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Help! Bees Are in My Pool!

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Help! Bees Are in My Pool! The weather is heating up, and everyone loves taking a dip in the pool to cool off. The pool is like a tourist attraction in your backyard, community, or neighborhood! As children, teens, families, and grown-ups head to the pool to stay cool this summer, the last thing you…

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Bee Infestations Revealed

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Bee Infestations Revealed A bee infestation can seemingly occur overnight, but the reality is that it has more than likely been slowly developing, and the signs were either missed or ignored. The thought of a giant beehive in our attic, wall, or garage is not something most people are even thinking about when they notice…

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Salvaging Honeybee Colonies

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Salvaging Honeybee Colonies Honeybees are incredibly beneficial. Due to their role in pollination, which is responsible for a large part of food production, everyone must do their small part to protect bees, even when they end up somewhere you don’t want them. When a honeybee hive ends up in the structure of a home or…

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