Beekeeping Blogs and Articles Page 3

Beekeeping Blogs and Articles Page 3

Beekeeping Blogs and Articles Page 3

Bee a boss: How to banish small hive beetles from your hives

Prevent small hive beetle infestations and safeguard your bee colonies and honey harvest. Learn how to protect your apiary in this informative guide. The post Bee a boss: How to banish small hive beetles from your hives appeared first on Honey Bee Suite.

How effective is honey for seasonal allergies?

Uncover the truth about using honey for seasonal allergies. Learn why there is no scientific evidence to support this age-old remedy. The post How effective is honey for seasonal allergies? appeared first on Honey Bee Suite.

We are still free of Tropilaelaps mites, but for how long?

Should North American beekeepers worry about Tropilaelaps, the deadly Asian parasitic mite, or is it nothing to fear? Some think it will never get here, while others think warming temperatures will speed it along. The post We are still free of Tropilaelaps mites, but for how long? appeared first on Honey Bee Suite.

Something sweetly strange: honey dippers & the art of dippering

Transform honey into a special occasion by dippering. Get insights into the advantages of using a honey dipper and learn the secrets of why it works. The post Something sweetly strange: honey dippers & the art of dippering appeared first on Honey Bee Suite.

New to beekeeping? A novice guide to starting your first hive

Take the plunge on your beekeeping journey with smart decisions. Read our guide for everything you need to get started with your first hive! The post New to beekeeping? A novice guide to starting your first hive appeared first on Honey Bee Suite.

Appalachian beekeeping the Foxfire way: free bees in gums

Appalachian Mountain families found wild honey bees in the rich local forests that were filled with flowering trees. They simply followed foraging bees back to their nests using a technique called bee-lining to find both bees and honey. The post Appalachian beekeeping the Foxfire way: free bees in gums appeared first on Honey Bee Suite.

Tantalizing purple honey is not a weight-loss miracle

Rare purple honey, known for its distinctive color and flavor, is gaining attention as a potential weight loss miracle. However, it has essentially the same ingredients as regular honey, including high amounts of fructose. The post Tantalizing purple honey is not a weight-loss miracle appeared first on Honey Bee Suite.

Tiny gardens, big rewards: how to attract more bees

Bees need flowers, so even tiny gardens can help the bee population near you. If you have room for only a few small plants, be sure to fill it with blooms. The post Tiny gardens, big rewards: how to attract more bees appeared first on Honey Bee Suite.

Spotlight on honey bee legs: they’re not just for dancing

When we think of bees, we imagine stingers, honey, or terrifying swarms. But we seldom think of a bee's amazing articulated legs, feet, and all they can do. The post Spotlight on honey bee legs: they’re not just for dancing appeared first on Honey Bee Suite.

The truth about hummingbird pollinators: are they better than bees?

Both hummingbirds and bees are fine pollinators, but hummers collect no pollen, nor do they have pollen baskets or hairy legs. So how do they move pollen from plant to plant? The post The truth about hummingbird pollinators: are they better than bees? appeared first on Honey Bee Suite.

Bees & Beekeeping: Past & Present – March 2024 The Dangerous Lives of Foraging Bees: Part 1

Away from the protection of the hive, foraging bees suffer a dreadfully high death rate. The various fates of the bees are not often photographed in a collection and shown to the beekeeping public. From photographs saved in various dedicated folders since 1998 (on a succession of hard drives), we will see how bees died ... The post Bees & Beekeeping: Past & Present – March 2024 The Dangerous Lives of Foraging Bees: Part 1 appeared first on American Bee Journal.

The Classroom – March 2024

Q Bees chewing wood I have had a weird behavior in which I am not sure what the bees are doing. Hopefully you can see from this picture (Figure 1), the bees are chewing the woodenware along the inside edge. I have seen this once or twice before. This particular box is new woodenware and has ... The post The Classroom – March 2024 appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Notes from the Lab – March 2024

New bee-friendly restrictions on neonicotinoid insecticides in New York … and a barrier to further progress on this topic in the USA In the two previous Notes from the Lab column, I focused on the scientific evidence that pesticides are currently harming bees, and specific ways in which the current pesticide risk assessment process overseen ... The post Notes from the Lab – March 2024 appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Beekeeping Basics – March 2024 Good, Old-fashioned Spring Cleaning — with a Lye Bath

I had a good laugh last month when I looked at the calendar and saw the most horrible winter weather forecasts I’ve seen in a decade. The joke was on me — here, I had been writing about “mild winters” and “Super El Nino,” banking on unseasonably warm weather like it was a sure thing. ... The post Beekeeping Basics – March 2024 Good, Old-fashioned Spring Cleaning — with a Lye Bath appeared first on American Bee Journal.

The Curious Beekeeper – February 2024 Baking with Honey: A Sweet but Sticky Saga

Cooking with honey is popular. Now more than ever, cooks are sneaking a gobbet of honey into recipes from salads to desserts. Some are searching for richer or fresher flavors, while others prize honey for its nutrients, a step beyond refined sugar. The unintended consequences of cooking with honey During canning season about 15 ... The post The Curious Beekeeper – February 2024 Baking with Honey: A Sweet but Sticky Saga appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Plain Talk Beekeeping March 2024 – Problem Bee Packages – Sometimes things just don’t go right

When package installation goes correctly Last month, I discussed some topics relating to hauling honey bee packages from the producer to the customer. The package bees have already been through an ordeal by the time the beekeeper acquires them. After the point of transfer from producer to customer, a second bevy of problems and challenges ... The post Plain Talk Beekeeping March 2024 – Problem Bee Packages – Sometimes things just don’t go right appeared first on American Bee Journal.

FLORIDA BEEKEEPERS SEEK SUPPORT FOR “SAVE THE BEES” LICENSE PLATE

Floridians have the opportunity to provide funds for honey bee research with the purchase of a new Florida Specialty license plate, “Save the Bees.” The Florida Legislature authorized the Florida State Beekeepers license plate, “Save the Bees,” but the plate will not go into production unless … The post FLORIDA BEEKEEPERS SEEK SUPPORT FOR “SAVE THE BEES” LICENSE PLATE appeared first on American Bee Journal.

VERMONT BEEKEEPERS REBUKE AG AGENCY’S ASSESSMENT THAT THE INDUSTRY IS IN GOOD HEALTH

Vermont has not, in fact, saved the bees, according to Jeff Battaglini, president of the Vermont Beekeepers Association. Rather, he said the industry is struggling with significant losses that are becoming harder and harder to recover from. by Emma Cotton January 8, 2024, 6:29 pm On Sunday, the president of the Vermont Beekeepers ... The post VERMONT BEEKEEPERS REBUKE AG AGENCY’S ASSESSMENT THAT THE INDUSTRY IS IN GOOD HEALTH appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Letters to the Editor

Glutamate-stimulating Drugs Not Approved for Apicultural Use I enjoyed reading “Honey Bee Genetics Affect Foraging Behaviors” by Lori Thomas and Rodney Ewing [December 2023]. It is an excellent synopsis of research on scout bees conducted in my laboratory led by former graduate student Z. Sophia Liang, now a research scientist at Harvard University. I was, ... The post Letters to the Editor appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Contents- March 2024

International Honey Market Report Ron Phipps 241 Division of Labor in a Colony: Who does What? Part 1: Early life and the teenage days Kayla deJong

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