beehives
The Facts of Bee Life
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…
Read MoreHelp! Bees Are in My Pool!
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…
Read MoreBee Infestations Revealed
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…
Read MoreSalvaging Honeybee Colonies
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…
Read MoreRegulation of Beekeeping in California
Regulation of Beekeeping in California In California, the California Department of Food and Agriculture enforces regulations to protect bees and the public. CDFA requires beehives to be registered and bee shipments to be inspected and tracked. Shipments are inspected at state borders and again at their destination, and some counties have other requirements for keeping…
Read MoreCan Honeybee Deaths from Varroa Mites Be Reduced?
Can Honeybee Deaths from Varroa Mites Be Reduced? Honeybees are critical to pollination, food production, and environmental balance. Although mixed reports exist about honeybee populations, it is undeniable that varroa mites can quickly kill colonies, leaving devastation in their wake. In addition to varroa mites, other threats against honeybees are the loss of habitats for…
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