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How to Keep a Beehive Cool and Comfortable in the Summer

How to Keep a Beehive Cool and Comfortable in the Summer

Summer is creeping ever-closer, which means our beloved honey bees will soon be facing intense heat and humidity. As much as we enjoy the warm sunshine, it can cause a lot of damage to your beehives if you’re not c…
Mann Lake 6 years ago
Your Summer Beekeeping To-Do List

Your Summer Beekeeping To-Do List

Summer is a fantastic time to be a beekeeper. The sun is warm, the world is colorful, and honey stores are growing as your hives boom with productivity. In fact, your colony is working so hard that they’re almost e…
Mann Lake 6 years ago
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
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
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 be…
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
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