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Varroa Mite Treatment
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Varroa Mite Treatment

A Comprehensive Guide to Varroa Mite Treatment Varroa mites (Varroa destructor and Varroa jacobsoni) are parasites of adult honey bees and broods. They can weaken the bees or transmit honey bee viruses when left ign…
Mann Lake 5 years ago
Foraging Bees: Honey Bees and Their Foraging Habits
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Foraging Bees: Honey Bees and Their Foraging Habits

All living creatures need some form of sustenance to live. For humans, this usually entails buying or making food for yourself and your family. Just as we humans do, honey bees rely on a diligent process to gather and pr…
Mann Lake 5 years ago
How To Remove Your Queen Cage Correctly
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How To Remove Your Queen Cage Correctly

Whether you’re installing an entire bee package or simply requeening one of your hives, removing the queen cage is one of the last steps to setting up a functional, thriving colony. While this is an exciting process, you…
Mann Lake 5 years ago
An Extraction Attraction

An Extraction Attraction

“The fruit of your own hard work is the sweetest.” –Deepika Padukone, Indian Film Actress One really can’t take full credit for a honey harvest. I mean the bees do most of the work, I’m really just there to collect. D…
5 years ago
3 Tips For Creating A Bee-Friendly Garden
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3 Tips For Creating A Bee-Friendly Garden

Honey bees are crucial members of our ecosystem. We need them to pollinate crops and help plants grow. That’s why many people are joining the fight to help save the bees.However, not everyone has the time, money, o…
Mann Lake 5 years ago
A Queen's Demeanor

A Queen's Demeanor

“I will do what queens do. I will rule.” –Daenerys Targaryen, Game of Thrones If the quote above or references to J.R.R. Tolkien and Star Wars in previous posts weren’t enough of an indication, I’m a nerd. In my defens…
5 years ago
Is Honey Acidic or Alkaline?
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Is Honey Acidic or Alkaline?

Honey is a mixture of water, sugars, and trace amounts of vitamins and minerals. These components affect its acidity level, which influences the honey’s taste, texture, and scent. Honey is acidic. This is determine…
Mann Lake 5 years ago
A Basic Guide To Installing Bee Packages
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A Basic Guide To Installing Bee Packages

Honey bee packages make it easier than ever to get your hives buzzing. With a little online research, you can purchaselive package bees that fit your preferences based on their features. After that, you simply have…
Mann Lake 5 years ago
2 Vital Reasons Why Bees Are So Important
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2 Vital Reasons Why Bees Are So Important

Everyone knows at least a few things about bees. The honey bee visits flowers and makes honey. They live in colonies and protect the queen bee. Many people also know there’s a great effort to save bee populations, but …
Mann Lake 5 years ago