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Does 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…
Read MoreWhen Bees Swarm: The Cause, Process, and Capture
When Bees Swarm: The Cause, Process, and Capture Because swarming is mainly due to overcrowding, when bees are likely to swarm, there will be lots of activity outside the hive for a few days, with many bees hanging outside. In the hours leading up to a swarm, bees inside the hive are getting ready, and…
Read MoreFinding the Queen Bee: Every Beekeeper’s Task
Finding the Queen Bee: Every Beekeeper’s Task Beekeepers often admit that finding the queen bee in a hive can be challenging. Even beekeepers with plenty of years of experience under their belt admit this task seems like it would be easier than it is. Some queens may appear plump and stand out among the other…
Read MoreEngaging Younger Generations Outdoors in Nature
Engaging Younger Generations Outdoors in Nature As today’s youth seem to have their noses in their devices, many wonder how we can effectively engage younger generations in nature and bring awareness to some pressing environmental issues that they will undeniably inherit. Organizations like the National Wildlife Federation, along with beekeepers and environmentalists around the globe,…
Read MoreIndications of a Healthy Beehive: Five Things Beekeepers Notice
Indications of a Healthy Beehive: Five Things Beekeepers Notice A beekeeper’s job is to care for bees, and many new beekeepers have decided to take part in keeping Honeybees. Some beekeepers begin the role of creating bridges for the pollination system, while others embark on this adventure to harvest the golden honey that bees produce.…
Read MoreSpotlight on the Important Roles of the Honeybee Queen
Spotlight on the Important Roles of the Honeybee Queen The queen honeybee is revered as the one member of the beehive who keeps everything together, and in essence, she does. The queen is the monarch and is solely responsible for laying eggs. The queen’s life has one purpose, and her fulfillment of that role profoundly…
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