The queen bee of a honey bee colony is not a ruling monarch – far from it. In fact, calling her a queen is quite a misnomer. She makes no decisions beyond choosing in which cells to lay her eggs. But in one sense, the term fits, for she is the most important member of …
The Varroa mite, also known as Varroa Destructor, is a modern honey bee plague. It’s capable of completely wiping out a honey bee colony, and is responsible for the loss of massive numbers of colonies in recent years. Aptly Named… The scientific name of this creature, Varroa Destructor, is very appropriate. Not only has Varroa …
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Hi again! I need some more expert advice if you don’t mind. Some of my family members are a bit cautious about the distance between the beehive and themselves. They are worried the bees will come too close to them. I was wondering how far the beehive should be from my family when they’re outside …
Is urban beekeeping really possible? Can you really keep bees in the middle of a huge metropolis? Yep, it is possible, and many people do it. If you’re skeptical about the feasibility of keeping bees in the bustling city, would beehives kept on the roof of the Chicago City Hall convince you? It’s true. Since …
Hive inspections don’t need to be made very frequently, but it is important to be sure that the queen bee is laying. And that’s the purpose of today’s hive inspection. Hive Inspection – April 24 Looking For Eggs All I need to do today is spot some eggs showing that the queen is laying. There’s no …
The Joys of Beekeeping is one of the most delightful books about bees and beekeeping that I’ve ever come across. In fact, if I had to declare one book about bees to be my favorite, and have only that one book in my library (heaven forbid!), it would be this book. The author, the late …
The following tips on how to build a beehive kit will help to ensure that your hives are well-built. And well-built hives and hive components will provide years of service. (NOTE: These hive assembly tips are oriented toward wooden, Langstroth-style hives. Hive bodies and frames have become available in recent years that are constructed of …
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There are many claimed health benefits of bee pollen. In fact, there’s a lot of hype associated with bee pollen, with claims of bee pollen health benefits as extreme as curing cancer. But is there any truth behind the hype? What’s the Truth? When a product is as hyped-up as bee pollen is, it can …
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Is it time to buy bees? If you’ve made the decision to start beekeeping, then it is time to buy them. Or at least order them. So how do you go about getting bees to stock your hive? And where can you purchase honey bees? Or is there an alternative to buying bees? Depending upon …
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