Most people are aware that every beehive has a queen and a lot of other bees, all working harmoniously together to ensure the survival of the colony. But what is the difference between the queen bee...
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As you may or may not already know, there are thousands of distinct species of bee in the world and among them are many differences. For instance, did you know that honeybees and bumblebees are not...
Biodynamic beekeeping is a term used to describe natural methods of looking after bees and providing them with a suitable environment in which they can develop colonies without external intervention....
Why Are Beekeepers Suits White – The Reasons May Surprise You
The image everyone has of beekeepers is one where they wear a full body suit with a large hat complete with mesh to cover the face. The suit is almost always white. You may be someone who has always...
Part of the fun of being an amateur beekeeper is doing as much as you can for your bees on your own. You want to be as industrious as your bees rather than taking the easy way out. It is with that in...
A bee smoker is a tool that beekeepers use to help prevent aggressiveness when inspecting hives or harvesting honey. It works based on a bee's natural reaction to smoke. Smoking is not necessary, and...