Honey
Bee Supplies Are Becoming Big Business
As we have buzzed past the halfway mark of 2022, the trend continues toward suburban and living out in the country, using homesteads, and farming as sustainable backyards across the nation. Along with this is a growing population of those interested in keeping their own bees, reaping the environmental benefits of beekeeping and their delicious…
Read MoreWhat’s All the Buzz About Honey?
Does it seem everyone is talking about the many health benefits of honey? Isn’t the fact that it is ooey gooey goodness enough? The main ingredient in the Mediterranean dessert, Baklava, honey, is considered a significantly healthier alternative to regular sugar. Honey is also said to have multiple health benefits, both by ingestion and topical…
Read MoreDo Stingless Bees Need More Protection?
Although a bee without a stinger may sound like something out of science fiction, there are more than 100 species of stingless bees. How do they protect themselves and the hives? One way is that they bite! It has been found that there are some incredible medicinal benefits to the honey produced by these species,…
Read MoreBees v. Wasps
Although most people know bees and wasps are not the same, these two insects are often grouped due to their ability to sting. However, wasps tend to be more aggressive than bees and can sting multiple times, whereas bees will die after a sting. Although they may share similar coloring, these insect species are significantly…
Read MoreThe Bears and the Bees
It is safe to say everyone has seen images of Winnie the Pooh with his paw in a jar of honey or on the lookout for a beehive. His insatiable need for honey is what made him so adoring. Well, the reality is that bears in regions where beehives exist do love beehives! The bears…
Read MoreBees Matter On and Off the Big Screen
Although when most people think of DreamWorks film from 2007, The Bee Movie, they remember the endearing relationship between Barry and Vanessa and the jealous attempts of Vanessa’s boyfriend, Ken, to squash Barry. Ken’s continually thwarted plans leave Vanessa and Barry closer than ever as she supports Barry in his fight against mass honey production.…
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