Interested in getting started in backyard beekeeping? If so, you’ll be joining a very large group of hobbyist beekeepers. There likely are millions of beekeepers worldwide that keep just a hive or two in their yards. It’s how many people get their start in beekeeping. It’s how I got my start in beekeeping. (Just be […]
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Believe it or not, an athletes foot treatment using honey can be very effective. That’s because honey is like Superman’s Kryptonite to the pesky little creatures that cause athletes foot. It helps soothe and get rid of the heat, pain and itching on the affected areas. Do You Know What Causes Athletes Foot? It’s a
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Are bees active all year in warm climate?by James Stickley (Florida) I am considering soon entering into the beekeeping world. My specific question is this: I live in Florida and in this area it rarely gets cold enough to freeze. We have green plants and flowers year round. Will the bees produce honey year-round or
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Honey is an Antioxidant Rich Food. Sweet! Did you know that about honey? It’s true; honey really is an antioxidant rich food. And in fact, recent studies have shown that the regular consumption of honey can help to protect your heart. Those Pesky Free Radicals… You’ve probably heard of them. They are unstable molecules that
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Here is a question from one of our readers. What is the age of worker bees in a swarm that leave the hive with a swarming queen? By Angela. Hi Angela, That’s an interesting question. I’ve read that the bees in a swarm tend to predominately be younger bees, but I’m not sure whether that’s
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By Larro Land (Trophy Club, TX) I had a hive in early 70’s when I volunteered to remove a swarm. It was tragic as I did not know mites… I moved into a new development recently. My question now is – water. Everyone has/getting a pool. I have one, and hate netting ladybugs, ants, etc.
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
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Want to learn some interesting, random honey bee facts? Then you’ve come to the right place! You’ll find some honey bee trivia (but certainly not trivialities!) and fun facts here. You’ll learn some facts about bees that will entertain, intrigue, and inform. Read on! Fact: Did you Know that Bees Make Bread? Indeed they do,
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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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Crystallized honey – also known as granulated honey or sugared honey – can be a sublime gourmet treat or nothing more than garbage fodder. What makes the difference? It’s all about controlling the process of crystallization. How Honey Crystallizes Honey is a super-saturated sugar solution, containing primarily the sugars glucose and fructose. After honey has
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