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Heat Treatment for Varroa Mites

Not much bigger than a pinhead, the biggest danger to honey bees. The varroa mite, a parasite with eight legs…

3 years ago

What is a Hopelessly Queenless Hive?

What is a Hopelessly Queenless Hive? A situation where there is no viable candidate for queen develops. When there is…

3 years ago

What is a Snelgrove Board?

History of the Snelgrove Board Leonard E. Snelgrove published the first description of the Snelgrove method in his book "Swarming…

3 years ago

What is Purple Honey?

Just what exactly is Purple Honey? In order to make honey, honey bees must gather nectar from a vast number…

3 years ago

What are Bee Orientation Flights?

What Exactly Are Bee Orientation flights? While the exact time is debated, many believe it to be when the bee…

3 years ago

Why Do Bees Follow Me?

Do you have a bee following you around wherever you go? Like a bee to, um, honey, seeming attracted to…

3 years ago

How To Paint A Beehive

If you are new to beekeeping, it is possible that you just bought a new hive that requires painting. The…

3 years ago

Benefits of Propolis – Video

This video features Laurie from Beepothecary discussing the many benefits of propolis.

3 years ago

Does Heated Honey Lose Its Nutrients?

To What Extent Does Honey Lose its Nutritional Value when Heated? Honey's Health Benefits Although it only includes little quantities…

3 years ago

Do honey bees have antennae?

Honey bees are insects, and they share five traits with other insects in general. An exoskeleton, which is their tough…

3 years ago