The advent of the bee smoker dates back to mid 1800s, with significant development in being reported in the United States circa 1851. Bee smokers, as suggested by the name, refer to an implement that douse bees with smoke so as to calm them and minimizes chances of being stung. …
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A popular adage goes, “there are more than one way to kill a cat”. This means that you can use more than a single way to get things done. The same applies to the extraction of honey from the beehive frames. The old fashion way of extracting honey from beehive …
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The Victor Varroa Mite Destroyer is made by GreenBeehives, a company that has many beekeeping products and a good reputation for quality. It aims to solve the Varroa mite problems for beekeepers, without needing to introducing chemicals into the beehive. This is a green solution that is geared towards beekeepers …
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Acorn Beekeeping is a supplier of beekeeping equipment in the USA. The company also exports some of its products to other countries in the world. One of the best products from the company are their foundation sheets. The plastic foundation sheets from Acorn Beekeeping are popular among beekeepers. This is …
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One of the most critical decisions that determine the success of a beekeeping venture is the type of beehive chosen. Honey bees are very sensitive and will respond instantaneously to the prevailing conditions within and outside the hive. We have no control over the outside world, especially the changes in …
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Ever since humans discovered the many benefits that honey bees offer, things have never been the same. The honey bee has proven to be one of the most beneficial insects humans have ever found. However, the interdependence between humans and the honey bee comes with its share of challenges. The …
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Beehive types and hive configurations are aplenty. However, perhaps the most popular type with beekeepers across the globe is the Langstroth beehive. Standard hives and hive components are designed with the Langstroth hive in mind. This therefore means it becomes so much easier for the beekeeper to get replacements when …
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The beekeeping journey is an interesting one. An adventure that exciting yet not so lacking with a good share of ups and downs. The first year is particularly a seemingly insurmountable hill for the beginning beekeeper but fortunately, you will make it given the plenty of insights and resource available …
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Beehive frame grips such as the Pierce Beekeeping Precision Frame Gripper helps the beekeeper to have great control when handling beehive frames. Indeed, beehive frames are sometimes a delicate affair when being handled. Beekeepers have to be careful not to drop the frames and damage comb. Additionally, you have to …
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Originally found in sub-Saharan Africa, hive beetles have spread to the rest of the beekeeping world in the last decade and have become a huge menace to beekeepers. The beetles ruin honeycomb, stored honey and pollen used by bees to feed brood. The Mann Lake DC830 GardStar for Hive Beetles …
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