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Bee Breeds
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Bee Breeds

If you’re a new beekeeper or just learning about the world of bees, it might be surprising to discover just how many kinds of honey bees there are. Now, you may be thinking—which bee breeds should I start wit…
Mann Lake 5 years ago
Signs Your Colony Is Queen-Less
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Signs Your Colony Is Queen-Less

Everyone’s heard of the queen bee and how important she is. A queen is responsible for laying eggs and maintaining her colony’s population levels. Due to her level of importance, losing a queen is one of the most common …
Mann Lake 5 years ago
How To Separate Honey from Wax: A Guide for Beekeepers
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How To Separate Honey from Wax: A Guide for Beekeepers

TL;DR: Beekeeping rewards you with both honey and beeswax. This guide explains how to cleanly extract wax while preserving your honey, whether you’re using traditional frames or natural combs. By following a few si…
Mann Lake 5 years ago
Tips For Extracting Honey From A Beehive
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Tips For Extracting Honey From A Beehive

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…
Mann Lake 5 years ago
The Most Important Beekeeping Equipment For Spring
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The Most Important Beekeeping Equipment For Spring

Warm weather, sunshine, and the first blooms of the year are welcome signs for beekeepers and the hives they care for. Unfortunately, these indicators of spring can also inspire a lot of anxiety if you don’t have e…
Mann Lake 5 years ago
How To Store Your Beekeeping Equipment
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How To Store Your Beekeeping Equipment

The further you get in your beekeeping career, the more gear and hive tools you’ll gather over time. As with any equipment, it’s important to keep these belongings safe and secure when you’re not using …
Mann Lake 5 years ago
Where to Place Bee Hives for a Healthy Colony
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Where to Place Bee Hives for a Healthy Colony

Where to Place Bee Hives for a Healthy Colony TL;DR:This chapter explains how to choose the best location for yourbeehiveby breaking down the environmental, practical, and safety factors that infl…
Mann Lake 5 years ago
The Main Threats To Honey Bees
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The Main Threats To Honey Bees

The life of a honey bee is pretty straightforward. The queen lays eggs and keeps the hive productive. Worker bees devote their days to collecting resources, making honey, and caring for the hive. Meanwhile, drones live t…
Mann Lake 5 years ago
How Do Bees Fly? The Science Behind Their Tiny Wings
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How Do Bees Fly? The Science Behind Their Tiny Wings

TL;DR:Scientists once thought bee flight was impossible, but research shows honey bees use rapid wingbeats, unique wing mechanics, and powerful thorax muscles to achieve flight. Their method may be less efficient than ot…
Mann Lake 5 years ago
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