beehives
When You Discover Your New Neighbors Are Beekeepers
When You Discover Your New Neighbors Are Beekeepers Moving can be stressful and exciting, and it offers a new start. However, along with moving comes all the unknowns of the new location: the best local food, a dentist, and what your new neighbors are like. We all hope for the knock at the door and…
Read MoreBeehives Without Borders
Beehives Without Borders A recent bee-related trending post on Instagram showed an impressive display of bees adapting to no frames in the hive and building a breathtaking honeycomb structure. So, why do beekeepers use frames in their hives? What happens if they do not? Surprisingly, many beekeepers are legally required to provide frames for their…
Read MoreWhat’s That Smell? The Role of Bee Pheromones
What’s That Smell? The Role of Bee Pheromones Bees are incredible creatures that are responsible for a large percentage of our pollination and thriving food crops. Bees are reliant on their olfactory senses, which is what makes their unique pheromones such an integral and essential part of a bee colony’s survival. Honeybee Colony Pheromones Pheromones,…
Read MoreThe Cut Out vs. The Trap Out Bee Removal Method
The Cut Out vs. The Trap Out Bee Removal Method Beginning beekeepers face many challenges, especially when venturing without guidance from an experienced beekeeper or mentor. Unfortunately, these challenges that new beekeepers fumble through can also be hard on the bees. The more knowledge people have, the more beneficial it is to the bees. In…
Read MoreLife is a Highway: The Why and How of Bee Transportation
Life is a Highway: The Why and How of Bee Transportation If you spent time on the road this summer, you may not have driven next to a truck or semi full of honeybee hives. If you did, you witnessed something that may not be normal, although more than 2 million honeybee colonies are moved…
Read MoreThe ABCs of Bee Removal
The ABCs of Bee Removal The number one reason people skip professional bee removal is the anticipation of how much it will cost. However, if a bee infestation is left simply for this reason, the risk and expense will ultimately be more significant. Multiple factors affect the price of professional bee removal, and hiring a…
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