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The Different Uses for Honey Bee Products

The Different Uses for Honey Bee Products

It’s easy to associate honey bees with the honey they make. After all, it’s right there in the name. Honey has always been a valuable substance, but it’s not the only amazing thing we get from honey bees. Beekeepers ca…
Mann Lake 5 years ago
The Different Types of Honey Bee Feeders
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The Different Types of Honey Bee Feeders

All beekeepers are different, which means they all have different ideas about what makes the perfect beehive. Fortunately, there’s plenty of equipment to suit the various needs of the beekeeping community. Honey bee feed…
Mann Lake 5 years ago
Tips For Giving Your Beehives Enough Ventilation This Summer

Tips For Giving Your Beehives Enough Ventilation This Summer

Summer is on the horizon, which means we’re all looking for ways to beat the heat. Honey bees work best with a warm hive, but you don’t want your colony to overheat.Proper ventilation is a great way to protect your…
Mann Lake 5 years ago
A Guide to the Species of Honey Bees
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A Guide to the Species of Honey Bees

There are many different types of honey bees, each with its own unique details and characteristics. Scientists and beekeepers have studied these different bee species to learn more about how they work, the role they play…
5 years ago
7 Tips For Getting Started With Beekeeping
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7 Tips For Getting Started With Beekeeping

Honey bees are strangely addictive. As soon as you start learning about them, you want to know more about the specifics of keeping bees. You read blogs and visit apiaries—and before you know it, you’re on the Internet re…
Mann Lake 5 years ago
How Do Honey Bees Communicate?

How Do Honey Bees Communicate?

If you know anything about honey bees, you know they’re all about their colonies. Every member of a hive—from the youngest worker bees to the queen herself—works to keep the colony healthy, productive, and thriving. …
Mann Lake 5 years ago
How Beekeepers Can Prevent Swarming This Summer
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How Beekeepers Can Prevent Swarming This Summer

Late spring and early summer are a honey bee colony’s most productive times. While this productivity is excellent for your honey bees’ health and honey stores, it can also lead to bee swarms. Sometimes, these swarms are …
Mann Lake 5 years ago
What Should Beekeepers Know About Queen Bees?
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What Should Beekeepers Know About Queen Bees?

A honey bee queen is the most iconic member of the hive. As the only egg-laying female, she takes sole responsibility for the colony’s reproduction. She also bears a unique scent that keeps the other members of the…
Mann Lake 5 years ago
How To Keep Your Honey Bees Healthy
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How To Keep Your Honey Bees Healthy

Your honey bees’ health is important. Bees have evolved to be able to successfully manage and protect their hives, but it doesn’t hurt to help them out. Honey bees face many threats throughout their lives, including pest…
Mann Lake 5 years ago