In 2017, there were approximately 2.67 million honeybee colonies in the USA, a slight drop by 2.78 from the previous year. Our depleting bee colonies can be attributed to a number of factors that have weakened them against diseases and chemicals. If you’re thinking of taking the plunge and want …
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According to NASA, climate change is a very real problem that already is affecting the environment: “Glaciers have shrunk, ice on rivers and lakes is breaking up earlier, plant and animal ranges have shifted and trees are flowering sooner.” We also are experiencing a loss of sea ice, an accelerated …
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For years, beekeeping has been impacted in various ways driven by technological advances and research findings. One such development in beekeeping is the use of foundation comb. Beekeepers have the choice to use foundation in their beehives or not to. The factors that determine whether you will use foundation in …
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Although perhaps lesser well known, mason bees are in fact a better pollinator than honey bees (around 160 times more so according to some sources). Mason bees are also not very aggressive, only stinging when handled or under distress. The mason bee sting is not painful and their stingers are …
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The brood is the lifeline and the future of the bee colony. Therefore, the beekeeper that is able to raise a healthy brood is guaranteed of success from the beginning. The process of feeding your brood with brood booster can be simple but the catch lies in determining whether it …
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Honey has been in use for the longest time imaginable. Early societies across the globe consumed honey as raw food in addition to using it for medicinal purposes. Honey was highly priced and was even used as a medium of exchange way back then. Currently, it forms a major part …
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A bee colony by nature is self-sufficient. Bees have survived many generations in the wild (and still do) long before humans discovered their value. They have learned to prepare for all seasons and that is the reason honey is stored in the combs. This honey is set aside for consumption …
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Beekeeping can be quite a puzzle for beginners. Even professionals are also bound to forget a thing or two every once in a while. A beekeeping book comes in handy for both of these groups. While websites such as BeeKeepClub are a good source of information, books go far more …
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Gardening and beekeeping go hand in hand. Both activities are ideal for people who want to spend time outdoors in nature, and they complement each other in a perfect cycle. The bees benefit by having fresh flowers at their doorstep, while you get help with pollination. However, gardening isn’t just …
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If you have been looking for the perfect hobby to improve your life, look no further than your own backyard. Gardening has kept humans healthy and nourished since the beginning of time, so it could be time for you to reap the benefits of this simple hobby. Need a little …
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