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 – October 2025

Q: Queen influence over hive defensiveness I recently requeened two defensive colonies with Pol-line queens. Placing them in these colonies usually takes me 10 days to secure acceptance. What I have noticed is that within two days of a queen cage placed in these colonies, their temperament completely changes. The queens are still in their ... The post The Classroom – October 2025 appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Stress Reduction

October, the time in many parts of the United States when we need to prepare our bees for winter. It might be tempting to think that the bees can handle whatever comes their way, because, well, they usually can. After all (people always say), bees survive just fine in the wild, so why are we ... The post Stress Reduction appeared first on American Bee Journal.

A Cotton Tale: Consumers, Natural Fibers, and Honey Bees

My mom was a rabid shopper, honing that mundane activity into a cross between art and marathon, dragging us kids along for lack of a better idea. I hated the entire process: the squeal of hangers along a metal rod, my sister watching herself dance in a mirror, my baby brother crawling on worn carpet ... The post A Cotton Tale: Consumers, Natural Fibers, and Honey Bees appeared first on American Bee Journal.

All of a Sudden from Nowhere: A Usurpation Swarm

On June 30, 2025, roughly a couple of weeks after the main spring nectar flow had subsided, I was inspecting colonies. Some of the colonies remained queenless following swarm season because their daughter queens, the ones inheriting the colonies, failed to mate. While swarm season had mostly ended in late May to perhaps early June, ... The post All of a Sudden from Nowhere: A Usurpation Swarm appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Nuisance Hornets and Bees

When the neighbors call It was a classic comment. My neighbor called to say, “A big nest of bees has moved into the maple tree in my front yard. Can you help?” It was during this past August and the neighbor’s daughter was to be married a few weeks later. The “bees” in question were ... The post Nuisance Hornets and Bees appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Letters to the Editor – October 2025

Mowing Around Hives A comment on your article about cutting grass around bee hives [From the Editor: “Rush Hour,” August]: Smoke them real well before you start cutting grass. Many “experts” advise to use very little smoke when working bees. In many instances, thus is good advice, but cutting grass close to beehives is not ... The post Letters to the Editor – October 2025 appeared first on American Bee Journal.

ARTIFICIAL SUPERFOOD FOR BEES BOOSTS COLONY REPRODUCTION

by Graeme Green – newscientist.com An artificial “superfood” that provides essential nutrients for bees results in colonies producing much more larvae, suggesting it could help tackle the global decline in honey bees. Bees need to eat pollen from a range of flowers to get the nutrients they need, including essential lipids called sterols. But due ... The post ARTIFICIAL SUPERFOOD FOR BEES BOOSTS COLONY REPRODUCTION appeared first on American Bee Journal.

OKLAHOMA YOUTH AMONG 2025 INTERNATIONAL YOUNG ECO-HERO AWARD HONOREES

The state’s youngest 4-H State Ambassador wins global recognition. San Francisco – Today, Action for Nature announced that Lucile Morehouse, a 14-year-old from Boswell, Oklahoma, is one of 15 young environmental activists from across the globe to receive recognition in the 2025 International Young Eco-Hero Awards. Lucile received an honorable mention for the award, which ... The post OKLAHOMA YOUTH AMONG 2025 INTERNATIONAL YOUNG ECO-HERO AWARD HONOREES appeared first on American Bee Journal.

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