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Beekeeping Beyond the Hive: The Surprising Secrets of Bees

WEBBees are the wispy sprites that connect the plant kingdom to the animal kingdom; they are the ties that bind the natural world together. Because of bees, flowering plants grace our …

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The role of fat bodies in bee health

WEBThe role of fat bodies in bee health. A ll insects have fat bodies—tissues that contain lipids, glycogen, triglycerides, and some protein. Fat bodies store energy …

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No Mow May: not very useful for the best pollinator health

WEBSix strikes against No Mow May. Honey bees don’t need extra forage in May. Tall grass is a problem for ground-nesting native bees. Tall grass overwhelms …

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New to beekeeping

WEBStart by donning your protective gear, including a beekeeper’s suit, gloves, and veil to protect against bee stings. Use a smoker to calm the bees, which makes …

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How to make sugar syrup easy: mistakes to avoid

WEBEvery plant’s nectar is different. Averages can be deceiving. Significant digits in bee syrup measurements. Don’t bother inverting the sugar. Inversion: honey bees just …

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Essential oils and honey bee health

WEBUsing essential oils as a feeding supplement first became popular with the manufacture of a commercial mix of spearmint and lemongrass oils called Honey-B …

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Is my honey safe to eat

WEBDon’t worry. Honey is one of the safest foods around as long as you, the beekeeper, followed the recommended protocols for any treatments you used in the …

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Migratory beekeeping and honey bee health

WEBMigratory beekeeping disrupts the natural rhythm of the colony. Like most things in nature, a colony has a life cycle. It begins to expand in late winter, the …

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Rusty Burlew, Author at Honey Bee Suite

WEBThe cost of beekeeping is greater than you might think. But sometimes that's okay, especially when

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The sugar syrup recipe isn’t hard: don’t overthink

WEBSugar syrup ratios are guidelines. When you see a recommendation to feed syrup mixed at a specific ratio of sugar to water, it is a guideline. These sugar syrup …

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This is what happens when you actually pasteurize honey

WEBPasteurization is a process that destroys microorganisms with heat. Different combinations of temperature and time can be used to pasteurize, depending on the substance. Most …

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Thermal imaging for beekeepers

WEBThe range of temperatures for thermographic images is -50°C to over 2000°C. The Flir One IR cameras operate in a much narrower range, with a “scene” …

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Propolis and the resin connection

WEBThe amount of beeswax and saliva added to a batch depends on the source of the resin but on average, finished propolis con­tains roughly 50% balsams, 30% …

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The best ways to feed honey bees during winter

WEBThe best feed for overwintering bees. If you don’t have extra honey from your own apiary to feed the bees, the next best thing is sugar syrup made from white …

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How to make candy boards (and candy cakes) for bees

WEBAdd 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of apple cider vinegar to retard mold growth. Boil until the temperature reaches 234-240°F, also known as the soft-ball stage (112-115°C). [See …

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What is a brood pattern and why does it matter

WEBSimply put, the brood pattern is the shape of the brood nest. The queen lays her eggs altogether in a group, and the group has a characteristic shape that we call the brood …

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Landing boards for bees: optional but informative, hypnotic fun

WEBOther pros and cons of landing boards. Proponents of porches are many. Several years ago, I posted a story about beekeeper Anthony Planakis who says that a …

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Sainfoin: a colorful, nectar-rich honey bee forage plant

WEBIn Victory Gardens for Bees, Lori Weidenhammer reports sainfoin is ten times more likely to attract honey bees than Dutch clover. In 100 Plants to Feed the …

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