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 – August 2025

Q: Measuring Honey Production In my reading, I am confused by beekeepers not stating the method used to measure their colony’s honey production. Is it by counting the number of frames extracted and using an estimated weight, weighing frames or supers before and after extraction, changes in hive weight before and after nectar flow, weights ... The post The Classroom – August 2025 appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Fat Bees and Colony Survival

One of the things I love about beekeeping is how much there still is to learn and discover. Any one of us could be the one to uncover clues to enhance the survival of our beloved honey bees. A great example of this is Dr. Sammy Ramsey, whose Ph.D. research paper in 2018 revolutionized our ... The post Fat Bees and Colony Survival appeared first on American Bee Journal.

The Dirty Business of Eradicating Honey Bee Colonies

It’s an odd situation. Beekeepers, by their very name, “keep” their bees alive and productive. But by becoming so familiar with their bees, and their biology, beekeepers also become very aware of how bees can be killed. I have never known anyone who actually enjoyed the job of killing bees. There has never been a ... The post The Dirty Business of Eradicating Honey Bee Colonies appeared first on American Bee Journal.

A Swarm Entering Two Bait Hives: It Happened Again

Swarm season in the spring of 2025 had difficult weather for conducting my research. Summer-like heat came early, advancing the bees and plants into growth too early. Then the cold returned. The low humidity and cloudless nights cratered the night-time temperatures. Brood chilled. Just as expected, the bees dragged out the dead, leaving some at ... The post A Swarm Entering Two Bait Hives: It Happened Again appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Why Microplastics Might be Bad for Bees

Each year, we read about honey bees in peril. The number of troubled colonies fluctuates, giving us hope in the good years. But in others, we carry on despite the devastation, hoping to get by, struggling to make ends meet. We also hear of native bee calamities, often accompanied by claims that honey bees make ... The post Why Microplastics Might be Bad for Bees appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Letters to the Editor – August 2025

Purple Honey Hi Eugene, I was just reading [Rusty Burlew’s] “The Curious Beekeeper” article on purple honey, and I remember seeing some in a few of my frames several years ago, but I couldn’t figure out why it was there. These pics aren’t very good, but they were taken in May 202. I’m in South ... The post Letters to the Editor – August 2025 appeared first on American Bee Journal.

VERMONT BEE EXPERT ELECTED PRESIDENT OF APIARY INSPECTORS OF AMERICA

January 17, 2025, Montpelier, VT – The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets is pleased to announce that Brooke Decker has been elected President of the Apiary Inspectors of America (AIA), a non-profit organization established with a mission to promote sustainable and healthy honey beekeeping conditions in North America. Decker, the Pollinator Health Specialist ... The post VERMONT BEE EXPERT ELECTED PRESIDENT OF APIARY INSPECTORS OF AMERICA appeared first on American Bee Journal.

RESEARCH BRIEF: VIRUS TRANSMISSION BETWEEN BEE SPECIES DOES NOT LEAD TO NEW VARIANTS

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL, June 17, 2025 — A new study led by researchers at the University of Minnesota found transmission of viruses between different bee species did not lead to the formation of new virus variants. Results of the study, published in Communications Biology, may be a rare bit of good news for bee pollinators, which ... The post RESEARCH BRIEF: VIRUS TRANSMISSION BETWEEN BEE SPECIES DOES NOT LEAD TO NEW VARIANTS appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Contents – August 2025

An In-depth Look at Juvenile Hormone Christine McDonald – 847 From Dust to Superfood: Bee Bread as Food for Bees and People Part 1: History of bee bread as human food May Berenbaum – 853 A Plant that Attracts Thirsty Bees Randy Oliver – 859 Are Cedar Hives Bad for Honey Bees? Alison McAfee – ... The post Contents – August 2025 appeared first on American Bee Journal.

ABJ AUGUST 2025 COVER

Our cover photo was taken last summer by Bill Werning of Sullivan, Wisconsin, when he took his son out to see the bees for the first time. After declining many times to accompany his dad, finally Carlin “came to me ans asked, so we went out for a look and he had a blast.” A ... The post ABJ AUGUST 2025 COVER appeared first on American Bee Journal.

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