Once – and not so terribly long ago – just about ALL wood finish products were made with beeswax. But mass-produced products made without beeswax (largely to save money) gradually eased beeswax wood finish products to the back of the shelf. In recent years, though, beeswax-based products have been making a comeback. And for some […]
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Though often overshadowed by honey, beeswax is very important in its own right. In fact, it could be argued that historically, it has been even more important than honey. And though we aren’t quite as reliant upon beeswax as our ancestors were, it’s still used in hundreds of applications for which no other known material
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When to add a brood chamber and when to harvest honey?by Don Marable (Brownwood, Texas) I installed package bees on April 7, 2011. They have filled six frames with honey and are working on frames seven and eight. When should I add another brood box, and when can I expect to harvest honey? We had
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When to Add Supers by Margaret Smith (Anderson, SC) I am a new bee keeper who has a hive with a newly caught swarm and a hive with newly installed packaged bees. Both hives are active and the bees are working hard. I was told not to put on a super right away because I
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Yes, you do. Because everyone reacts to a bee sting in some way. But do you have a SEVERE bee sting allergy? Probably not. Since less than 1% of people are severely allergic, the odds are very much against it. Confused? That’s understandable. Because the topic of allergic reactions to bee stings can be quite
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An EpiPen (or Epi-Pen) is designed to provide a self-administered emergency treatment for anaphylactic shock. You must have a prescription to purchase one. This article is intended for informational purposes and is not medical advice or a substitute for getting professional medical attention. How it Works If you experience a life-threatening allergic reaction from a
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If so, there are a few beekeeping basics that you’ll want to consider while making your decision. For instance, you will need to decide if you can keep bees where you live. You’ll need to consider whether you have any physical or health issues that might make beekeeping difficult. You’ll probably also want to have
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The MRSA virus is causing great concern among health professionals around the world. It’s one of the more serious threats to human health, and it’s on the rise. What is MRSA? Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. That’s what MRSA stands for, and that’s what causes an MRSA staph infection. MRSA infections most commonly occur in hospitals or
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Looking to relieve arthritis pain? Manuka honey might help. There’s No Arthritis Cure Though there are many claimed arthritis cures, the unfortunate reality is that there is no known cure for arthritis. Arthritis is a condition that must be managed by attempting to alleviate the symptoms, and trying to improve joint function through therapy and,
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Looking for a natural treatment? Consider trying Manuka honey for Psoriasis. Psoriasis can be a VERY Painful Condition But if you suffer from psoriasis, that’s not exactly news to you. Psoriasis is a disease of the skin that causes surface skin cells to build up rapidly in an abnormal manner. The result is thick patches
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