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Bees Up In Smoke
Bees Up In Smoke This is not a reference to a popular movie in 1978, but smoke (not cannabis smoke) is regularly used to help many beekeepers work with bees. The smoker instrument in the wrong hands, or misused, can cause harm to bees. Seasoned beekeepers more commonly use the smoker process, but its use…
Read MorePreparing for Honeybee Care Through Winter
Preparing for Honeybee Care Through Winter One of the things many beekeepers learn over years of caring for their bees is how to best prepare for the changing seasons. Some states, like Florida and Texas, deal with extreme heat throughout the summer. Other states, like California, may have milder seasons swings, but winter for bees…
Read MoreCan Bees Predict Weather?
Can Bees Predict Weather? Bees are known to be able to predict a storm on the way. As we enter the rainy and stormy season in many parts of the nation, knowing what to expect and recognizing different behaviors allows beekeepers to help prepare their hives for the upcoming weather. Rainstorms most often bring lightning,…
Read MoreThe Gentle Bees
The Gentle Bees Although honeybees and bumble bees tend to get most of the attention, there are more than 20,000 species of bees in the United States. Among those numbers are several species that are gentler than honeybees, including Mason and Leafcutter bees. Both species are highly effective pollinators and help gardens thrive and ecosystems…
Read MoreCan Bees Collect Too Much Pollen?
Can Bees Collect Too Much Pollen? We are fascinated with bees. Bees throughout history, their role in medicine, beauty, honey production, and pollination are a few of the things we focus on most. Some may wonder if there can be too much of a good thing: pollen. As adaptable as bees are, and how they…
Read MoreBee Proofing Can Prevent Infestations
Bee Proofing Can Prevent Infestations The concept of bee proofing may be new to some people, but anyone who has ever dealt with unwanted beehives or bee infestations in their homes knows it all too well. Bee proofing is a preventive measure to secure openings and identify areas in a structure that may be attractive…
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