Thanking Bees This Thanksgiving

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Thanking Bees This Thanksgiving The specific percentage of food on the average American’s table this upcoming holiday resulting from bee pollination is debatable. What is not debatable is that bees are critical pollinators, and regardless of the statistics, many of the foods we enjoy for Thanksgiving are there because of bees and other pollinators. It…

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Ground Bees Are Critical Pollinators Too

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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…

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How to Help Bees in the Fall to Prepare for Winter

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How to Help Bees in the Fall to Prepare for Winter When fall weather kicks in, bees and other pollinators do their best to stock up and prepare for winter. There are a few things people can do to help. Planting fall-blooming plants, providing water sources, and treating them with the respect they deserve are…

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The Four Ws of Pollination: Who, What, Why and When?

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The Four Ws of Pollination: Who, What, Why and When? Who: The Players in Pollination Most people name bees and butterflies as pollinators, but the list is a bit more expansive and might surprise you. Bees use nectar from flowers to provide the necessary fuel to fly. Protein and amino acids are essential to keeping…

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Does Technology Have a Place in Beekeeping?

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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…

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June is National Pollinators Month

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June is National Pollinators Month What exactly is National Pollinators Month, and how can we honor the ever-important pollinators of the earth at a time when they are center stage? Beekeepers and dedicated pollinator protectors encourage everyone to find ways to promote healthy pollination this month. One of the best ways to do so is…

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