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A Brief History of Beekeeping

A Brief History of Beekeeping

Humans and honey bees have had a relationship since ancient times. Prehistoric cave paintings depict humans gathering honey from wild hives. Egyptian temples feature pictures of beekeepers calming their bees with smoke. …
Mann Lake 6 years ago
A Complete Guide To Urban Beekeeping
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A Complete Guide To Urban Beekeeping

When you picture an apiary, what kind of images come to mind? Do you see stretching farmland, fields of colorful flowers, and other elements of a rural setting? These locations make great homes for beekeepers and their h…
Mann Lake 6 years ago
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 6 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…
Mann Lake 6 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 6 years ago
Types of Honey Bees: A Complete Guide
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Types of Honey Bees: A Complete Guide

TL;DR: Honey bees come in many breeds, each with strengths and challenges. Beekeepers often choose based on temperament, honey production, swarming habits, and climate adaptability. Carniolan bees are gentle, cold-hardy…
6 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 6 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 6 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 6 years ago
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