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Uses for leftover Cappings

Uses for leftover Cappings

The thin layer of new wax that bees build over the top of cured (or dried) honey is called beeswax capping.Honey isn’t the only useful substance made by bees. Beeswax, which is used to store and cover honey in the …
Mann Lake 2 years ago
Honey Labeling Guide
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Honey Labeling Guide

When it comes to packaging your honey, you have a few options. Labels are key when it comes to product marketing and packaging. Package labels are the first thing customers see.The label on a product allows the cus…
Mann Lake 2 years ago
Got Honey? Get The Necessary Supplies

Got Honey? Get The Necessary Supplies

As with any harvest, you have to work hard to collect the honey from your beehives at the end of the season. Honey extraction can be a long, messy process, but the reward is more than worth it. You can make your honey ha…
2 years ago
Learn About Extractors

Learn About Extractors

Are you wondering what the best honey extractor for your beekeeping business is? This post is for you! The extracting season is sneaking up on us, or for some of us, it’s already here! Extraction can be a reward…
Mann Lake 3 years ago
What's the Buzz on Varroa EasyCheck?

What's the Buzz on Varroa EasyCheck?

Varroa EasyCheck was developed to provide a “ready-to-use” tool to obtain a reliable and accurate estimation of the mite infestation levels in a hive. Monitoring the Varroa infestation level on a regular basis leads to h…
Mann Lake 3 years ago
What's the Buzz on Honey Bandit & Fume Boards
#HoneyBandit #FumeBoard

What's the Buzz on Honey Bandit & Fume Boards

What is Honey Bandit?Honey Bandit is a natural and non-toxic honey removal aid. Contains only food-grade ingredients and does not have a harsh odor.Honey Bandit safely deters bees from the hive so beekeepers can sa…
3 years ago
What's the Buzz on Perma-Dent Foundation

What's the Buzz on Perma-Dent Foundation

Assembled Frames withPerma-Dent Foundation are wax-coated foundations for use in your bee hives. Mann Lake's Pema-Dent Foundations are made in Hackensack, Minnesota and are BPA/BPS-free! It features a precision cel…
Mann Lake 3 years ago
Education on Beekeeping Smokers

Education on Beekeeping Smokers

Among the beekeeper’s many tools is thebee smoker. This handy device makes hive inspections much easier for both beginner and experienced beekeepers. Smoke is an effective way to calm your honey bees and keep both …
Mann Lake Ltd. 3 years ago
How To Install Package Bees, Nucs, and Queens
Beekeeping Package Bee Installation

How To Install Package Bees, Nucs, and Queens

Installing your honey bees into their new hive can be a quick and rewarding process. Follow these instructions to ensure that you and your bees are ready for the big moment.Pre-Installation PrepMake sure you're prepared …
Mann Lake 3 years ago