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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

Brood Break for Varroa Control

Should you use a brood break for varroa control? For at least thirty years, the majority of Europe and North…

3 years ago

The Comb Assistant

The Comb Assistant, created by Jim Barry of West Alabama Bee Company, is a kit that helps you create comb…

3 years ago

What Are Your Bees Doing During Winter?

It's easy to lose sight of the demands of your honey-producing bees in the wintertime, among all the other chores…

3 years ago

Should You Create a Water Feeder for Your Bees?

Watering Feeder for Bees Like all other species, honey bees need a constant water supply throughout the year. Bees need…

3 years ago

Hand-forged Hive Tool

This unique idea is an improved variation of the popular J Hook Hive Tool. Chris Kuenzer of Kuenzer Honey Farm…

3 years ago

Using a Propolis Trap

Before we begin discussing propolis traps we need to identify what propolis actually is and it’s role in the hive.…

3 years ago

Propolis Benefits

Honeybees produce propolis, a resinous or waxy compound. Multiple hues, including white, red, brown, and black, may be found in…

3 years ago

Can you Keep Bees and Chicken Together?

Can you keep Bees and Chicken Together? You may have heard the hilarious urban legend that honeybees and chickens in…

3 years ago

Do Beekeepers Live Longer?

Since ancient times, people have held the notion that beekeepers have the longest lifespans of everyone. The length of life…

3 years ago