The ABC's of Beekeeping
The flavor of honey depends on the type of flowers within roughly 2 miles of the hive that produces it. This is because Honey Bees have an average foraging radius of two miles, and the type of flower the bees gather nectar from directly influences both the flavor and color […]
Whether you’re in it for the honey or to flourish your garden, beekeeping is an incredible outdoor hobby and a perfect opportunity to widen your nature-loving horizon. Moreover, the satisfaction of maintaining an entire functioning colony is un-bee-livable! Unfortunately, for a beginner, it can be rather confusing to take up […]
Ask any beekeeper and they’ll tell you: the worst thing that can possibly happen when you’re raising bees, whether for commercial use or just as a hobby, is having a hive die out on you. It can be sad, and even frustrating when you find no signs of life in […]
For a novice beekeeper- who’s just gotten a new swarm of honeybees- the thought of opening a hive to find a whole colony wiped out is devastating. But if you’re a seasoned beekeeper, you probably know that this can happen, particularly during winter. Like the home of any other living […]
In recent years, bee populations have been decreasing at an alarming rate. Factors such as the epidemic of colony collapse disorder, drastic climatic changes and mite infestations have all contributed to their dwindling numbers. So what can you do to ensure that these industrious beings don’t become extinct? Well, one […]
Bees play a crucial role in our ecosystems. They pollinate flowers, crops and trees, which then serve as food and even shelter for other creatures. Sadly, they face several threats, the greatest of which is the varroa mite. These are external parasites, which thrive by sucking hemolymph from adult bees […]
How to Make Bee Frames from Scratch Assembling bee frames is a simple process, but it can be challenging for a new beekeeper. There are different types of frames, depending on your hive configuration. Wooden bee frames come in kits for easy assembly, but they may vary from one vendor […]
Let’s face it. Not everyone likes bees. For some, they regard bees as the venom-filled creatures that are always out to get their victims. While this is far from the truth, things can sometimes take a turn for the worse. To avoid being on the wrong side of an argument, […]
Ants are like those overly friendly neighbors who go a little overboard. You let them borrow a cup of sugar one day, and before you know it, they’re having breakfast at your home every morning. The majority of ant species behave in this manner. They invade when your colony is […]
One of the best things about keeping bees is that these insects lead very independent lifestyles. Once they’ve formed a colony, they’ll be able to move and retrieve all kinds of resources from far and wide. They’ll also be in a position to make honey for their future needs. As […]
