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 – June 2025

Q: Methane bio-digester I am a hobbyist beekeeper and live in Missouri. [A renewable-energy company] is building a methane bio-digester plant about one-eighth mile (0.2 km) from my home. Right now, I have four hives at my home. I am wondering if you have ever heard of the effects of hydrogen sulfide on bees. I ... The post The Classroom – June 2025 appeared first on American Bee Journal.

NOTES FROM THE LAB

Scott McArt’s column is temporarily on pause. The post NOTES FROM THE LAB appeared first on American Bee Journal.

The Diversity of Beehives in an 1882 Historic Bee Supply Catalog

With my historical apicultural work, sometimes I document the existence of old hives from supply catalogs, which is evidence they were actually sold and became a working part of our history, even if locally for a brief time. Beehive patents are an important information source too. For me, they have a theoretical component, telling me ... The post The Diversity of Beehives in an 1882 Historic Bee Supply Catalog appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Pollination Beyond the Plate: The Ladies of Industy

Soon after the phrase “colony collapse disorder” appeared in the press, Americans became obsessed with honey bees and the human food supply. We like to discuss how many mouthfuls of food our bees pollinate and how fast we would starve without them. It’s true that much of our diet — shuffled around the globe in ... The post Pollination Beyond the Plate: The Ladies of Industy appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Wiring Beeswax Foundation — (Apparently) Far From a Lost Beekeeping Procedure

I didn’t see this one coming Yes, I was blindsided by your responses to my recent article where I asked if any of you were still wiring and embedding the foundation in your frames. In a footnote, in the March 2025 issue of this magazine, I wrote: Personally, I wonder how many of you still ... The post Wiring Beeswax Foundation — (Apparently) Far From a Lost Beekeeping Procedure appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Wellness Checks for June

Bees don’t need a calendar to tell them that summer has arrived. The air is filled with the hum of bees leaving and arriving at hive entrances. Bees work from early morning to sundown, and are so busy that inspections can be done with little worry about angering them. It is after the nectar flow ... The post Wellness Checks for June appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Letters to the Editor – June 2025

Who lands first in a swarm? I was delighted to read Frank Linton’s article on bivouac traps, something I had not heard of, though I was not completely surprised given its long European history. I’m going to try it, and right now, it’s time! One question, or rather clarification — though swarms often choose the ... The post Letters to the Editor – June 2025 appeared first on American Bee Journal.

FOUNDATION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF HONEY BEES ANNOUNCES 2024 SCHOLARS

Since 2005, the Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees has awarded scholarships to support graduate students in apiculture. Affiliated with the American Beekeeping Federation, the Foundation is a charitable organization focused on making funding available for research and educational endeavors within the beekeeping industry. It has benefited tremendously from many generous gifts, including the ... The post FOUNDATION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF HONEY BEES ANNOUNCES 2024 SCHOLARS appeared first on American Bee Journal.

POLLINATOR SEED MIX AVAILABLE FROM 4-H PROJECT

Lucile Morehouse, 14 years old, from Choctaw County, Oklahoma, has created a 4-H environmental service project to help pollinators called Lucile’s Pollinator Project. She writes grants and receives donations, creates pollinator seed packets and gives them away for free. Her project has planted 100,188 square feet of pollinator seeds in 32 different states. These seeds ... The post POLLINATOR SEED MIX AVAILABLE FROM 4-H PROJECT appeared first on American Bee Journal.

GEOFF WILLIAMS NAMED DIRECTOR OF NEW AUBURN BEE CENTER

AUBURN, Ala. – Geoff Williams, associate professor, graduate program officer and longtime director of the AU-Bees Lab, is director of the new Auburn University Bee Center, effective Tuesday, April 1. In February, the Board of Trustees approved the establishment of the Auburn University Bee Center, which combines research, extension and education to advance innovative solutions ... The post GEOFF WILLIAMS NAMED DIRECTOR OF NEW AUBURN BEE CENTER appeared first on American Bee Journal.

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