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Beehives Without Borders
Beehives Without Borders A recent bee-related trending post on Instagram showed an impressive display of bees adapting to no frames in the hive and building a breathtaking honeycomb structure. So, why do beekeepers use frames in their hives? What happens if they do not? Surprisingly, many beekeepers are legally required to provide frames for their…
Read MoreWhat’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 MoreGround Bees Are Critical Pollinators Too
Ground Bees Are Critical Pollinators Too Although most people think bees live in beehives and buzz around their hive, ground bees comprise more than 70% of all bee species. It may be surprising that not all ground bees can fly, so they nest underground. Ground bees are known as digger bees, and they burrow into…
Read MoreDo Bees Sting Animals?
Do Bees Sting Animals? The answer to whether or not bees sting animals is yes! Contrary to the Winnie the Pooh scenes, which depict bears freely taking all the honey they want, bees will sting when threatened, and this includes animals. Bears taking honey from a hive will result in stings, but when the bear…
Read MoreVeterans and Beekeeping Partner for A Better Future
Veterans and Beekeeping Partner for A Better Future Veterans are heroes, regardless of what capacity they serve. Those who serve our country have made immeasurable sacrifices, and it is always refreshing to find a program dedicated to providing a better future for these selfless, dedicated men and women who have given so much. The University…
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…
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