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Immediate Actions to Take Following a Wasp or Bee Sting
Immediate Actions to Take Following a Wasp or Bee Sting Every family has a secret way of treating a bee or wasp sting; some traditions go back generations and may not make logical sense. So, what is the most effective way to handle a sting? There are some things that can be done immediately following…
Read MoreHow Experts Determine the Age of a Beehive in a Structure
How Experts Determine the Age of a Beehive in a Structure One of the first things a bee technician does when they arrive on a property is to determine the age of the beehive that needs to be removed. When a beehive is completely exposed, the size, shape, and other factors can tell the age,…
Read MoreSurprisingly Plentiful Uses for Beeswax this Holiday Season
Surprisingly Plentiful Uses for Beeswax this Holiday Season Beekeepers have the privilege of raising and caring for bees all over the world. Those close to beekeeping have more knowledge of the different uses of bee’s by-products, having a personal account of the beeswax left after a honey harvest extraction process. Everyone, including beekeepers, may BEE…
Read MoreHow to Ensure Bees are Safely Removed from Your Property
There is an undeniable shift in thinking and approach to bees, with many more people wanting to ensure bees are safely and humanely removed when it is necessary. There are several instances where swarms are left alone, and existing beehives on properties are left to thrive when not in a harmful place for the people…
Read MoreA Peek Inside The Beekeeping Profession
Beekeeping is exciting and valuable for those who embark on this informative journey. Specialist beekeepers have close relations with their bees and appreciate their connection to society as a whole. Beekeepers will spend their lifetimes dedicated to their bees, and it is normal to stay in it once you try it. Beekeepers are engaged in…
Read MoreHow Far Will Bees Travel to Collect Water, Pollen, and Nectar?
How Far Will Bees Travel to Collect Water, Pollen, and Nectar? Honey bees have often been referenced as foraging machines because of the shocking distance they will travel to forage. It may surprise you that one honey bee will only make about one teaspoon of honey in its lifetime, which is why colony health is…
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