July 2020 - Beekeeping Resources

Why Honey Varies in Color, Texture, and Taste

July 28, 2020 | Education|Kelley Beekeeping

There’s more to honey than meets the eye. When you buy raw, local honey, you get a jar full of distinct, one-of-a-kind properties. Unlike grocery store honey, which undergoes pasteurization and other processing, raw honey retains all the unique elements...

How Wax Moths Affect Your Beehives

July 23, 2020 | Education

Honey bees run tight, well-organized colonies. Unfortunately, many pests often try to invade their hives and cause problems. One such pest is the wax moth. Both greater and lesser wax moths pose a threat to honey bees and their hives....

Understanding Colony Collapse Disorder

July 22, 2020 | Education

While there is a lot of concern surrounding the well-being of our beloved and valuable honey bees, scientists and beekeepers are still learning more about these pollinators every year. One phenomenon that gained fame several years ago and remains a...

How to Treat American Foulbrood

July 14, 2020 | Education

Honey bees face a range of diseases and infections every season, but one of the most dangerous is American foulbrood (AFB). This infection comes from a spore-forming bacterium called paenibacillus larvae. Once this bacterium enters a hive, its spores contaminate...