by Bee Keep Buzz Team | Nov 7, 2020 | Beekeeping, Starting out
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, about 212,000 people in the U.S. keep bees. But according to common sense, many more people love honey. So, why do so few people keep bees? It may be because not everyone understands how not to get stung when...
by Bee Keep Buzz Team | Oct 10, 2020 | Beekeeping, Starting out
Learning how to start a beehive may help save the environment because preserving our bee population should remain one of our priorities. Our reliance on pesticides and the build-up of urban areas means that entire bee colonies risk extinction. An essential solution to...
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, 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 | Jul 30, 2018 | Safety, Starting out
If you're a new beekeeper or on your way to becoming one, you probably want some form of protection in the case of stings. A bee suit is one of the best ways to keep yourself safe while you perform colony inspections and other forms of hive maintenance. Although bees...
by Bee Keep Buzz Experts | Jun 20, 2018 | Beekeeping, Caring for your Bees, Starting out
Bees are one of the most important insects on the planet. Not only do they create delicious honey, but they are also one of the leading pollinators in nature. Urban Backyard Beekeeping provides a greater advantage when it comes to bee-caring. Without bees, many plants...
