by Bee Keep Buzz Experts | Apr 1, 2019 | About Bees
Once a rather rare hobby, beekeeping is becoming more popular in both urban and rural areas. There are many advantages to taking up beekeeping. Beekeepers can enjoy the health and taste benefits of fresh honey. They can use the wax to make candles or lip balms....
by Bee Keep Buzz Experts | Mar 10, 2019 | About Bees, Beekeeping
A bee smoker is an essential tool in a beekeeper's kit. No matter how gentle your bees are, it’s advisable to have a smoker. Always ensure that you have one lit whenever you open the beehive. Instead of stopping everything when you realize you need one, have it ready...
by Bee Keep Buzz Experts | Mar 10, 2019 | About Bees, Starting out
The activities of bees follow the seasons, and beekeepers must follow the bees. So the answer to the question “When is bee season?” is actually that it’s always bee season. Spring and summer are the busiest times of the year, but the fall and winter have their share...
by Bee Keep Buzz Experts | Feb 20, 2019 | About Bees, Beekeeping
Raising your own bees is a fulfilling and enjoyable past time, but outside pests can ruin your day. If you find yourself in a heated battle of beekeeper vs. yellow jacket vs. hornet, it's vital that you can tell the difference between the two so that you know what...
by Bee Keep Buzz Experts | Feb 20, 2019 | About Bees, Starting out
Are you looking for something to make your yard more beautiful and attract pollinators? Yeah, me too. Lucky for us, bee balm may be exactly what we need to spice up our garden.I'm always looking for ways to support the bee population and bring hummingbirds to my yard,...
by Bee Keep Buzz Experts | Feb 20, 2019 | About Bees, Beekeeping
The history of beekeeping goes back thousands of years. Humans were masters of collecting honey long before understanding the value of pollination. Honey, after all, is nature's purest, simplest sweetener. In modern times, honey harvesting is a massive industry that...
