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Frequently Asked Questions About Bee Swarming
Frequently Asked QuestionsAbout Bee Swarming When it comes to bees swarming, there are many questions. In this blog, we hope to bring insight into the swarming process to educate folks about the bees, our VIPs (Very Important Pollinators). Here we answer some of the most frequently asked questions about bees, and most importantly, people should…
Read MoreWhy Bees Colonize in Walls and What to Do When It Happens
Why Do Bees Make Homes in Our Homes? It can be incredibly unnerving if you have experienced swarming bees emerging from a wall or heard a buzzing inside the house but can’t find the cause. Most people don’t think about beehives or swarms until they encounter them first-hand. Honeybees are known to make their hives…
Read MoreIs It Possible for Beekeepers to Just Let Bees Be?
Is It Possible for Beekeepers to Just Let Bees Be? There are many opinions about letting nature take its natural course. However, we are a meddling culture, and beekeepers are popping up across the nation. However, for those wholly dedicated to letting nature do its thing, is it possible for beekeepers to let bees be,…
Read MoreCalifornia Storms Delay Pollination and Yield Sweeter Honey
This year went down as one of California’s wettest and longest winters. The storms in California devastated some areas but were also an answer to an enduring hope that the drought state would experience a rainy season. However, the back-to-back storms were more than many crops and residents could handle. The continual and prolonged stormy…
Read MoreSouthern California Residents Should Expect Swarming this Spring
Suppose you have ever encountered swarming bees flying over an area or conglomerating in a temporary spot while they look for a new place to call home. In that case, it can be alarming to witness thousands of bees moving together or hanging off a tree branch. Although this is a regular activity for bees,…
Read MoreThe Best Place for Your Beehives
The Best Place for Your Beehives New beekeepers have many decisions to make when embarking on a beekeeping adventure for the first time. One of the most significant decisions is where to put the hive. Newcomers to beekeeping likely have an ideal spot where they want the hive to be located and make the space…
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