Honey Bees
New Bee Pollen Source Changing Beekeeping
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…
Read MoreBees Fly Backwards to Find Their Way Home
Bees Fly Backwards to Find Their Way Home Bees are incredible insects with unbelievable survival skills, including their uncanny olfactory sense and their seamless communication among colonies, sending clear messages through what appears to be a simple wag dance. However, as bee behavior is studied more, the complexity of these fantastic pollinators continues to impressively…
Read MoreSalvaging Honeybee Colonies
Salvaging Honeybee Colonies Honeybees are incredibly beneficial. Due to their role in pollination, which is responsible for a large part of food production, everyone must do their small part to protect bees, even when they end up somewhere you don’t want them. When a honeybee hive ends up in the structure of a home or…
Read MoreCan Honeybee Deaths from Varroa Mites Be Reduced?
Can Honeybee Deaths from Varroa Mites Be Reduced? Honeybees are critical to pollination, food production, and environmental balance. Although mixed reports exist about honeybee populations, it is undeniable that varroa mites can quickly kill colonies, leaving devastation in their wake. In addition to varroa mites, other threats against honeybees are the loss of habitats for…
Read MoreTop Five Tips for Beginning Beekeepers
Top Five Tips for Beginning Beekeepers As exciting as the prospect is of starting your own apiary and harvesting your own honey, there is much to learn about beekeeping! Even seasoned beekeepers will tell you they are still learning, adjusting, and figuring out new challenges each year. Time and experience do matter in beekeeping. Here…
Read MoreHow Sweet! The Flower to Jar Honey Process
How Sweet! The Flower to Jar Honey Process The busy work of honeybees and experienced beekeepers shows up in jars on grocery aisles, gift stores, and local beekeeping boutiques. How does honey get from the flower and little bee-padded feet to decorative jars so we get to enjoy the sweet treat? The process from flower…
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