Beekeeping Blogs and Articles Page 3

Beekeeping Blogs and Articles Page 3

Beekeeping Blogs and Articles Page 3

Excerpts from a beekeeper’s journal

You don't need an excuse or a reason to keep a beekeeper's journal. Just sit down next to your bees and write whatever comes to mind. Your own thoughts may surprise you. The post Excerpts from a beekeeper’s journal appeared first on Honey Bee Suite.

Baking with Honey: Sweet, Sticky, and Tricky

Honey can add a unique taste to many baked goods, but substituting honey for sugar sometimes presents challenges because of honey's acidic pH, sweetness, and water content. The post Baking with Honey: Sweet, Sticky, and Tricky appeared first on Honey Bee Suite.

Thixotropic liquids and the secret to extracting gelled honey

Although we seldom hear the word "thixotropic," we encounter these strange materials everywhere, from ketchup to printer ink to some kinds of honey. The post Thixotropic liquids and the secret to extracting gelled honey appeared first on Honey Bee Suite.

Ditch the drizzle: the comb honey comeback is here

Step back in time to the nostalgic kitchen of the past with its unique scents and traditions. Explore the memories of comb honey and burnt toast. The post Ditch the drizzle: the comb honey comeback is here appeared first on Honey Bee Suite.

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.

The Classroom – June 2026

Q: Plants as Varroa control After reading the February 2026 issue and reflecting on my few years of beekeeping, I have Varroa on the brain. Are there any plants that bees frequently visit that have a negative effect on Varroa? Can honey bees visit them enough and bring back pollen and nectar to help control population? ... The post The Classroom – June 2026 appeared first on American Bee Journal.

A Lousy Topic and a Word of Warning

Ages ago, I penned a blog post about the bee louse, Braula coeca. Nearly all my subsequent emails discussed a single photo caption in which I claimed the bee louse has sex legs. The messages suggested I was a bad typist, a bad speller, a bad editor, or perhaps a poor judge of what is ... The post A Lousy Topic and a Word of Warning appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Small Hive Beetle Larvae Found on the Bottom Board

With the approach of summer, concern turns to small hive beetles and their microbes, for regions plagued by them. In the Southeast of the U.S. and generally in areas with hot, humid summers and moist soil conditions, small hive beetles can be difficult to control. Even in the spring before opening the hives, I see ... The post Small Hive Beetle Larvae Found on the Bottom Board appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Responding to Disease in Honey Bee Colonies

New beekeepers may be surprised to discover that there are many, many diseases that affect our honey bees. It can be a daunting subject to learn about. Here we will attempt to create a down-to-earth method to diagnose and respond when we see evidence of disease in our colonies. Of greatest importance is learning to ... The post Responding to Disease in Honey Bee Colonies appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Beekeeping Misinformation

Good bee people but bad information In my beekeeping youth, like so many other beekeepers, I had a beloved mentor. I speak of my very first beekeeping professor with pure reverence and warm memories. Many professors have such a cadre of graduate students who are forever beholden to them. While my first beekeeping professor did ... The post Beekeeping Misinformation appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Letters to the Editor – June 2026

Tina’s Queen Tequila Hi Tina, I wrote you a season ago when I read your article on getting the mite numbers down early in preparation for winter, which is what I didn’t do soon enough and lost all five hives. (I caught/split last year and five of six overwintered last winter… I can be taught!) ... The post Letters to the Editor – June 2026 appeared first on American Bee Journal.

HONEY DNA ANALYSIS TEST RECEIVES ISO 17025 ACCREDITATION

Celvia CC Announces Accrediation of Innovative MDA Test for Honey Authenticity Verification Celvia CC is pleased to announce that its MDA (Honey Metagenomic DNA Analysis) test has received ISO 17025 accreditation from the Estonian Accreditation Centre (EAK), marking a significant milestone in honey quality assurance and authenticity verification. What Does This Mean? ISO 17025 is ... The post HONEY DNA ANALYSIS TEST RECEIVES ISO 17025 ACCREDITATION appeared first on American Bee Journal.

USDA ADVANCES REORGANIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING OF RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMICS LEADERSHIP AND FACILITIES

[Beltsville Bee Lab to be relocated] Washington, D.C., April 23, 2026, USDA Office of Communications — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Research, Education, and Economics (REE) Mission Area today announced a reorganization and leadership restructuring to better align its work with USDA priorities, improve operational efficiency, and deliver results more effectively for American farmers, ranchers, ... The post USDA ADVANCES REORGANIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING OF RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMICS LEADERSHIP AND FACILITIES appeared first on American Bee Journal.

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