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Beekeeping Information
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…
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Bee Information
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…
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Beekeeping Equipment
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…
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All About Honey
What is Purple Honey?
Just what exactly is Purple Honey? In order to make honey, honey bees must gather nectar from a vast number…
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Bee Information
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…
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Bee Information
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…
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Beekeeping Techniques
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…
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All About Honey
Benefits of Propolis – Video
This video features Laurie from Beepothecary discussing the many benefits of propolis.
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All About Honey
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…
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Bee Information
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…
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