Bees Back in the News

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Bees Back in the News Bees are back in the news. Just yesterday, headlines covered an incredible story about more than 250 million bees being released into the wild, and not by choice but due to an unfortunate accident. Beehive boxes and frames flung through the air as a semi-truck on its way to South…

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Bee Venom Use in Medicine

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Bee Venom Use in Medicine A bee sting is never fun; even beekeepers who are accustomed to it don’t like it. Locating and pulling out the stinger that is lodged in the skin can cause swelling and itchiness. Bee venom causes these symptoms, but it is also being used in modern medicine. For thousands of…

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Bees and Climate Change

Extreme Temperatures Affect Bee Behavior and Productivity

Bees and Climate Change Climate change directly impacts bees, and without bees, we have no crops, sparse gardens, and limited fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Bees work tirelessly to keep our ecosystems alive, but they are now facing growing threats from climate change. Changing bloom times, devastating droughts, and fires make it difficult for bees to…

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New Bee Pollen Source Changing Beekeeping

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New Bee Pollen Source Changing Beekeeping Worker bees leave the hive daily to find sources of pollen and nectar. As some bee species continue to struggle, there is a new bee pollen source that could change beekeeping significantly. Scientists have discovered a new pollen source that may help colonies sustain themselves without pollen found in…

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The Buzzing Trio of Bees, Gardening, and the Environment

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The Buzzing Trio of Bees, Gardening, and the Environment The perfect trio exists in nature. It is the meeting point and crossover among bees, gardening, and the environment, although the three players in this perfect trio depend on one another. The Bees’ Role in the Trio Bees may be the unsung heroes of gardens, and…

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The Critical Role of Protecting the Beehive

Top Beekeeping Tips from The Experts

The Critical Role of Protecting the Beehive Beekeepers will experience moments of excitement and moments of loss. When a beekeeper has a beehive that is lost, it is often due to a mite infestation. Varroa mites infect hives and spread a virus that can wipe out a colony. Worse, these mites can also spread the…

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