The Ultimate Guide to Identifying Californian Native Super Bees
As more of us learn how important native bees are, you may be wondering about Californian native bees identification tips. […]
As more of us learn how important native bees are, you may be wondering about Californian native bees identification tips. […]
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In this article, I will show you how to clean propolis using a few methods I have developed over the
How long does it take bees to make a hive? This is a very difficult question to answer, so I
How many hives can one person manage? This is not a question with an easy answer, so let us explore
Can you eat honey from a dead hive? This will really depend on how the bees died. I personally never
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Is harvesting honey bad for bees? This will depend on your skill as a beekeeper. We work with the bees
When not to open a beehive? Well, this will depend on what your skill levels are, the season, the state
Often when bees abscond or swarm from a resting site, we find bees left behind after a swarm. This is
What is bee brood? This is the next generation of bees – it is the part of the hive that
Pollen is an essential part of the honeybee hive’s nutrition providing protein, lipids, vitamins, and minerals. Pollen substitutes, such as
When is honey harvested? The short answer is when there is honey to harvest! Bees are not like cows, where
Does lemongrass attract bees? The short answer is yes. The long and fun answer is the rest of this article.
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There are times when we need to place a queen in a cage – this naturally places her under stress.
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Black bees are a common term for a type of carpenter bee. Carpenter bees are wood nesting bees, gentle souls,
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When it comes to deciding how much honey to leave bees for winter there are many questions we need to
How far apart should beehives be placed? This is a complex question to which there are many answers. This will
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Let’s look at mating nucs and 2 frame mating nuc plans. I personally hate 2 frame mating nucs, and we
We are a funny species. Especially when it comes to poop. Something about poop entertains us and scares us. On
When we produce a little bit of honey for ourselves, it is very different from commercial beekeeping and we can
Planting buckwheat for honey bees is a lot of fun, and even a relatively small patch can actually make a
How to melt beeswax in a microwave – you just don’t. I know a lot about beeswax – I have
How to get bees out of your house? First, we need to figure out why bees are in your house.