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How to Bottle Honey

How to Bottle Honey

So, The Archies were a ways before my time (missed ‘em by about 2 decades), but a catchy song is a catchy song. I won’t deny that the lyrics floated through my head as an unofficial theme to honey bottling day. The tas…
4 years ago
Helpful Tips For First Time Commercial Beekeepers
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Helpful Tips For First Time Commercial Beekeepers

Thanks to the increase in media and public attention, many people are realizing the need to do something about the declining bee population across the world. Bees are an integral part of many ecosystems, and if their …
4 years ago
How to Install Bees in a Hive

How to Install Bees in a Hive

“What? They’re here?! But I haven’t even painted my new hive!” – Krista, Blog Writer/Minnesota Winter SurvivorSpring is finally here in the Land of Lakes and with it comes all the excitement of the outdoors minus the hug…
4 years ago
Everything You Need To Know About Honey Bee Swarms
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Everything You Need To Know About Honey Bee Swarms

For many people, walking outside to find a massive group of bees hanging out is a terrifying prospect. However, that’s precisely what can happen during swarming season. Don’t panic just yet! Honey bee swarms are harmless…
Mann Lake 5 years ago
A Guide To Choosing The Location Of Your Beehive
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A Guide To Choosing The Location Of Your Beehive

Bees are surprisingly versatile and can make their home in a wide variety of environments. This means that, no matter where you live, it’s possible to find the perfect place for your bees to thrive. When you receive your…
Mann Lake 5 years ago
Beekeeping – Getting Kicked, Getting Back Up
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Beekeeping – Getting Kicked, Getting Back Up

"Time flies like an arrow - but fruit flies like a banana."–Terry Wogan, Television & Radio BroadcasterIt seems like only yesterday when I donned my beekeeping gear for the first time. Four years later, I still feel that…
Mann Lake 5 years ago
How To Recognize A Summer Nectar Dearth

How To Recognize A Summer Nectar Dearth

Honey bees spend their spring and summer collecting nectar and bringing it back to the hive to make honey. Much of the colony’s work revolves around the nectar it gathers, making nectar an invaluable resource. What happe…
Mann lake 5 years ago
8-Frame vs. 10-Frame Beehives: Which To Choose
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8-Frame vs. 10-Frame Beehives: Which To Choose

Modern beekeepers have the luxury of choice. There are various kinds of hives and equipment to choose from, each with its own perks and benefits. One of the decisions you’ll need to make for your hive is whether to…
Mann Lake 5 years ago
Diagnosing and Treating Nosema in Honey Bees
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Diagnosing and Treating Nosema in Honey Bees

As a beekeeper, it’s important to learn as much as you can about the threats that put your bees at risk. Infected honey bees can be extremely damaging to the hive, no matter the season or climate.In this post, we’ll disc…
Mann Lake 5 years ago