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The Kelley Beekeeping Website Is Moving

December 8, 2020 | Kelley Beekeeping|News & Events

Dear valued Kelley Beekeeping customers, We are constantly looking for the best way to provide top level customer service along with everything you need to be a successful beekeeper. In this spirit, we are pleased to announce that Kelley Beekeeping is merging websites with...

How To Treat European Foulbrood in Honey Bees

November 2, 2020 | Education

Part of being a successful beekeeper is learning how to identify, prevent, and treat a wide range of diseases. Honey bees face many threats from viruses, parasites, and other disease-spreading organisms. One such threat is European foulbrood, a disease that...

3 Top Plants That Help Honey Production

October 2, 2020 | Education

Nectar is one of the honey bees’ most vital resources. To make the honey that sustains their colony—and gives you something to harvest—your bees need plenty of nectar-rich flowers around their hive. One of the best things you can do...

How To Store Your Beekeeping Equipment

September 28, 2020 | Education

The further you get in your beekeeping career, the more gear and 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 them. Properly storing your beekeeping equipment...

Raw Honey vs. Regular Honey: The Difference

August 18, 2020 | Education|Kelley Beekeeping

Anyone can buy a bottle of grocery store honey, but that doesn’t mean you’re getting the true honey experience. Those who settle for regular honey are missing out on a world of unique flavors and characteristics. Every spoonful of raw...

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...

What Is Cross Comb in a Beehive?

July 9, 2020 | Education|Kelley Beekeeping

As much as we love our honey bees, we can’t always control them. Even the most docile and productive hive is going to go its own way once in a while. After all, honey bees are still wild creatures that...

3 Ways to Increase Your Local Bee Population

July 9, 2020 | Education

Honey bees and other pollinators are an essential part of the community. They help crops grow, help flowers flourish, and allow the natural world around them to continue to thrive. Who wouldn’t want a buzzing local population of honey bees?...

The Most Common Honey Bee Diseases

June 10, 2020 | Education

Like all animals, honey bees often face viruses and other diseases that threaten their health and safety. Unfortunately, the close quarters and constant interaction of a honey bee hive means that diseases can spread quickly through the colony and cause...

4 Common Signs Your Hive Is Failing

June 1, 2020 | Education|Kelley Beekeeping

It’s important for beekeepers to listen to their honey bees. Your productive, buzzing little friends might not be as obvious as a sick cat or upset dog, but they’ll still display a few sure signs when something is wrong in...

How Beekeepers Can Prevent Swarming This Summer

May 14, 2020 | Education|Kelley Beekeeping

Late spring and early summer are a honey bee colony’s most productive times. While this productivity is excellent for your honey bees’ health and honey stores, it can also lead to bee swarms. Sometimes, these swarms are the perfect opportunity...

How Do Honey Bees Communicate?

May 13, 2020 | Education

If you know anything about honey bees, you know they’re all about their colonies. Every member of a hive—from the youngest worker bees to the queen herself—works to keep the colony healthy, productive, and thriving. Honey bees are excellent team...

A Complete Guide to Urban Beekeeping

May 11, 2020 | Education|Kelley Beekeeping

When you picture an apiary, what kind of images come to mind? Do you see stretching farmland, fields of colorful flowers, and other elements of a rural setting? These locations make great homes for beekeepers and their hives, but that...

The Different Honey Bee Species

May 11, 2020 | Education

Like any other animal, there are many different types of honey bees, each with its own unique details and characteristics. Scientists and beekeepers have studied these different bee species to learn more about how they work, the role they play...

A Brief History of Beekeeping

May 11, 2020 | Education

Humans and honey bees have had a relationship since ancient times. Prehistoric cave paintings depict humans gathering honey from wild hives. Egyptian temples feature pictures of beekeepers calming their bees with smoke. Archaeological sites in Israel house early hives made...

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