As more of us learn how important native bees are, you may be wondering about Californian native bees identification tips. Native bees are excellent pollinators, and if you can identify them, you can also work out what accommodation to place around your garden to keep them happy and keep your garden healthy. Native bees are … Read more
Do hummingbird feeders attract bees? They can if you make these common mistakes. Find out how to separate the birds from the bees so that your feeders work and everybody is happy. Why Do Hummingbirds And Bees Like Sugar? Both are pollinators. In essence, a flower provides a little sugar bribe to attract a pollinator. … Read more
In this article, I will show you how to clean propolis using a few methods I have developed over the years. We will first look at what propolis is, and then at how to clean propolis and produce tinctures and medicines for ourselves. What’s Propolis? The ancient Greek words Pro for in front and Polis … Read more
How long does it take bees to make a hive? This is a very difficult question to answer, so I will try to do so in this article. Bees are complex animals hence the answer is naturally complex as well. As an experienced beekeeper, I often have people ask me this question. Let us use … Read more
How many hives can one person manage? This is not a question with an easy answer, so let us explore the factors that will directly impact how many hives you can manage in your area, with your capability. A Precautionary Note To Beekeepers Who Want To Scale Up There is a funny thing that happens … Read more
Can you eat honey from a dead hive? This will really depend on how the bees died. I personally never eat honey from a dead hive. But let’s have a look at how you can work out whether eating honey from a dead hive is safe or not. Why Would Bees Be Dead? There are … Read more
Does bee pollen expire? Yes. Much like any biological substance, it degrades slowly over time. Follow more to find out what the modes of action are that cause bee pollen to expire. What Is Bee Pollen? There are many different forms of pollen that we could refer to as “bee pollen”. Hence if we trap … Read more
Azaleas are a relatively diverse family of flowering plants in the genus Rhododendron. The nectar of these flowers generally contains toxic andromedotoxins! Do azaleas attract bees? Yes, sometimes they do! Read on to find out why, in general, keeping bees in areas where there are large numbers of Azaleas may not be a good idea! … Read more
Is harvesting honey bad for bees? This will depend on your skill as a beekeeper. We work with the bees to help them make more honey, and then we take some of this as payment for our help. Read on, to find out how this works. The Basic Principle Of Beekeeping When we work with … Read more
When not to open a beehive? Well, this will depend on what your skill levels are, the season, the state the bees are in, and even what is flowering at the time. Let me explain, based on my experience and the conventional wisdom out there. If you are asking “When not to open a beehive?” … Read more
