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.

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.

The Classroom – July 2025

Q: Nectar, honey and wax I am curious about how much “comb” is equal to the 7 lbs. (3.2 kg) of honey equaling 1 lb. (0.45 kg) of wax. I am thinking that if I am selling honey for $12 a lb., and I get a full deep [super] drawn, it seems like a good ... The post The Classroom – July 2025 appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Low-impact Beekeeping – So much as possible, let your bees control their destiny

The Beekeeping Journey A “beekeeper” is not a standard entity. There are many different versions and varieties of apiculturists. As we evolve in our beekeeping experiences, so do our specific interests. But interests come and interests go. As a neophyte, I built most of my wooden equipment. Indeed, I even built my frames. After hardly ... The post Low-impact Beekeeping – So much as possible, let your bees control their destiny appeared first on American Bee Journal.

A Brief History of “First Lessons in Beekeeping”

In my historical work with American apiculture, I am working on dozens of reconstructions using primary sources when possible. Most of these endeavors are many years old. Usually they lack a certain old piece of equipment or a crucial literature reference, maybe from a pamphlet just a few pages long to help complete the story ... The post A Brief History of “First Lessons in Beekeeping” appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Never Underestimate a Jar of Honey

This article will not reveal the origin of purple honey, nor will it explain its fantastical ability to alter human behavior. Like magic mushrooms, purple honey changes people from sane and sensible to illogical and irrational. Except, unlike magic mushrooms, you don’t need to eat it. Instead, you simply gaze, transfixed, into the depth of ... The post Never Underestimate a Jar of Honey appeared first on American Bee Journal.

A Year of Successful Beekeeping Starts in July

The funny thing about us Americans is that we think of the new year as starting in the middle of winter, while some cultures celebrate their new year in the fall, and others in the spring. However, since we are beekeepers, our new year needs to start when the bees begin a new year. It ... The post A Year of Successful Beekeeping Starts in July appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Letters to the Editor – July 2025

Dealing With Loss Hi Tina, I saw myself in your May article (“Dealing with Loss”), lost all five hives last winter. One I think was queen failure in a hive I caught as a swarm, but the others were varroa that was totally my fault. I had a busy year and my treatments were later ... The post Letters to the Editor – July 2025 appeared first on American Bee Journal.

FIELDWATCH® WELCOMES MANITOBA AS ITS 30TH PROVINCIAL / STATE MEMBER

Web-based mapping tool for beekeepers, crop producers and pesticide applicators WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (May 5, 2025) – FieldWatch, Inc., a non-profit company that promotes communication and stewardship among crop producers, beekeepers and pesticide applicators, announces that Manitoba has joined as the second member province. Manitoba joins FieldWatch along with 27 states, Saskatchewan, and the District ... The post FIELDWATCH® WELCOMES MANITOBA AS ITS 30TH PROVINCIAL / STATE MEMBER appeared first on American Bee Journal.

APIVAR 2.0: A NEW WEAPON AGAINST VARROA MITES SOON AVAILABLE IN THE USA!

by Véto-pharma On January 10, 2025, the EPA officially granted federal authorization for Apivar 2.0, a new amitraz-based slow-release treatment. State registration will follow according to the usual calendar. Apivar 2.0, as its name indicates, is the new generation of Apivar, a well-known varroa mite treatment that has helped millions of beekeepers across the globe ... The post APIVAR 2.0: A NEW WEAPON AGAINST VARROA MITES SOON AVAILABLE IN THE USA! appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Contents – July 2025

Summer Reads Rusty Burlew. Carol Hrusovszky, Dewey M. Caron, Tina Sebestyen – 723 Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee Producers Need New Pest Treatment Options Alison McAfee – 739 The Pollen Frame – The making of an award-winning “Bee Bread” display Richard Dunnagan – 746 The Shift Toward Bioacaricides Randy Oliver – 751 Fast Food: Tear-drinking Bees in ... The post Contents – July 2025 appeared first on American Bee Journal.

ABJ JULY 2025 COVER

It’s been over six years (see April 2019) since we’ve run a non-honey bee on our cover, but this alfalfa leafcutter really caught our eye. It was provided by Shelley Hoover and Lynae Ovinge of Lethbridge, Alberta (Canada), to accompany Ali McAfee’s story about these bees, whose importance to the alfalfa and canola pollination is ... The post ABJ JULY 2025 COVER appeared first on American Bee Journal.

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