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Hop to it! Guide to HopGuard

Hop to it! Guide to HopGuard

“Quit slackin’ and make stuff happen!” – Random Internet Quote I Identified WithSummer has been speeding by and, boy, has it been a busy one! Trying to fit in all the activities one can handle to take advantage of the w…
6 years ago
Why Honey Varies In Color, Texture, And Taste
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Why Honey Varies In Color, Texture, And Taste

There’s more to honey than meets the eye. When you buy raw, local honey, you get a jar full of distinct, one-of-a-kind properties. Unlike grocery store honey, which undergoes pasteurization and other processing, ra…
Mann Lake 6 years ago
3 Ways To Increase Your Local Bee Population
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3 Ways To Increase Your Local Bee Population

Native bees and other pollinators are essential to the community and the ecosystem as a whole. They help crops grow, support flowers to flourish, and allow the natural world around them to thrive.Who wouldn’t want a buzz…
Mann Lake 6 years ago
How to Treat American Foulbrood

How to Treat American Foulbrood

Honey bees face a range of diseases and infections every season, but one of the most dangerous is American foulbrood (AFB). This infection comes from a spore-forming bacterium called paenibacillus larvae.Once this …
Mann Lake 6 years ago
The Difference Between Raw Honey And Regular Honey
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The Difference Between Raw Honey And Regular Honey

You can find a lot of information on grocery store shelves. From lists of ingredients you can’t pronounce to a dozen different labels that all seem to mean the same thing, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all your choice…
Mann Lake 6 years ago
The Most Common Honey Bee Diseases

The Most Common Honey Bee Diseases

Like all animals, honey bees often face viruses and other diseases that threaten their health and safety. Unfortunately, the close quarters and constant interaction of a honey bee hive means that diseases can spread quic…
Mann Lake 6 years ago
The Different Varieties of Honey

The Different Varieties of Honey

When people buy honey in grocery stores, they’ll mostly find these few options: the bear-bottled honey or the organic kind, and sometimes, a uniquely flavored one. Anyone who has sampled local, raw honey knows what a sha…
Mann Lake 6 years ago
How Is A Honey Bee Colony Structured?
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How Is A Honey Bee Colony Structured?

Honey bees must be extremely efficient and hard-working to survive. For this reason, a honey bee colony is meticulously organized. Every single member has a role to play in order to feed, raise, and protect the rest of t…
Mann Lake 6 years ago
How to Create a Bee Garden Sanctuary

How to Create a Bee Garden Sanctuary

One of the best ways to helphoney bees is to give them a safe environment to explore and forage for food. An ideal bee sanctuary has plenty of vegetation, a safe and clean water source, and no harmful pesticides to…
Mann Lake 6 years ago
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