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Why Is Beekeeping So Important?
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Why Is Beekeeping So Important?

All beekeepers are different. They have different motivations and methods, but the one thing they all have in common is their passion. Talk to any beekeeper about their bees, and they’ll be quick to tell you all about ho…
Mann Lake 7 years ago
Top Tips For Safely Handling Honey Bees
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Top Tips For Safely Handling Honey Bees

As a beekeeper, your job is to keep you and your bees safe. No one wants to get stung, and no one wants to harm or alarm their colony. You can avoid both by taking the right precautions and preparations. When you are car…
Mann Lake 7 years ago
What to Do with Bees in the Winter (and What Not To)
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What to Do with Bees in the Winter (and What Not To)

TL;DR: Winter is one of the toughest times for beekeepers and their colonies. Honey bees survive by clustering together for warmth and consuming stored honey, but they rely on beekeepers to set them up for success. By pr…
Mann Lake 7 years ago
8 Different Ways To Protect Honey Bees
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8 Different Ways To Protect Honey Bees

Everyone has heard about saving the bees, but why is it so important? Honey bees are vital to any environment and as such is a key part of the community. Bees are productive little workers, benefitting their own colonies…
Mann Lake 7 years ago
How Do Honey Bees Create Honey?
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How Do Honey Bees Create Honey?

We all know the term “busy as a bee,” and we also know we have our buzzing little friends to thank for every spoonful of honey. However, it’s easy to take for granted all the hard work that goes into a jar of sweetness.&…
Mann Lake 7 years ago
How Do Honey Bees Survive The Winter?
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How Do Honey Bees Survive The Winter?

Bees are fascinating little creatures. We’re aware of their presence as they fly around during spring and summer, but what happens to them when fall and winter come along?They’re not buzzing around, and they’re not…
Mann Lake 7 years ago
How To Monitor And Control Varroa Mites
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How To Monitor And Control Varroa Mites

Monitoring mites in your hives is an important part of beekeeping to ensure that your hives thrive! Read our guide for a few simple ways to manage and monitor the varroa mite population in your hive.Control The Varroa Mi…
Mann Lake 8 years ago
Check, Please!
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Check, Please!

“Look, that rabbit’s got a vicious streak a mile wide. It’s a killer.” – Tim, Monty Python and The Holy GrailI was once told an interesting comparison by a fellow beekeeper. She mentioned that size-wise a varroa mite o…
Mann Lake 8 years ago
Bee Swarm Prevention Tips
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Bee Swarm Prevention Tips

Bee Swarm Prevention Tips for Beginner Beekeepers TL;DR:While swarming is a natural reproductive process for bees, it can be a costly setback for beekeepers. This chapter outlines how to spot the early warnin…
Mann Lake 8 years ago
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