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 Experts | Nov 20, 2018 | About Bees, Bee Keep Buzz
Can bees bite? Although bees are vital for the pollination of flowering plants, including the fruits and vegetables we eat and the flowers we grow, many people are afraid to get near them in case they may get bitten. But can bees bite? If so, does that mean all of...
by Bee Keep Buzz Experts | Nov 20, 2018 | About Bees, Bee Keep Buzz
Beekeeping is a rapidly growing hobby. Awareness about honeybees and campaigns to save bees, in general, have turned people from all walks of life into blossoming beekeepers. Apiarists, as they are known in the beekeeping world, love their bees. Beekeepers don't just...
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 | Jul 24, 2018 | Beekeeping, Safety
Many devoted gardeners are ready to take the next step and find themselves wondering how to start beekeeping. The good news is, if you’ve already established flower and vegetable beds, you’ll discover that getting started in keeping bees forms a natural and easy...