beehives
What’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…
Read MoreThree Signs of Bee Infestations and What to Do Next
Three Signs of Bee Infestations and What to Do Next A hive of bees may have more than 50,000 adult bees. There are some cases where beehives were found inside homes and structures that well exceeded that number. Bees are a critical contributor to pollination, so understanding when a hive may be inside your home,…
Read MoreDoes Technology Have a Place in Beekeeping?
Does Technology Have a Place in Beekeeping? It is safe to say that in the last five years, with advancing technology, its role has become more frequently a topic of conversation among beekeepers. Some beekeepers use beekeeping as their solace, finding a way to nurture and protect the Earth’s valuable pollinators while living a simple…
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