If you watched that movie about cartoon bees that was popular in the early 2000s, then you probably know how important bees are to the overall ecosystem. If cartoon bees aren’t your thing, then all you need to know is that bees are essential for life as we know it, including the European dark bee. … Read more
If you’re fond of honey bees and want to spark up your beekeeping passion, now is the time to step into a unique avenue: indoor beekeeping. Whether you’re an avid homesteader or someone thrilled to sell honey, beeswax, and other bee products right from their home, indoor beekeeping is for you. The concept of indoor … Read more
If you’re a beekeeper, then you may already know that varroa mites and others are a serious problem for bee colonies and the men and women who take care of them. Varroa mites, also known by their scientific name of Varroa destructor, are and will continue to be a major threat to the health and … Read more
by Bee Keep Buzz Team | Apr 10, 2021 | Beekeeping, Caring for your Bees If you’re a beekeeper, then you may already know that varroa mites and others are a serious problem for bee colonies and the men and women who take care of them. Varroa mites, also known by their scientific name of … Read more
At first glance, the question may sound silly, “can bees fly?” They can fly because we see them buzzing about in our backyard, flying from one flower to the next. Even though we have all seen it with our own eyes, there is still a lingering question of how it’s possible. They have little wings … Read more
Bees are an essential part of agriculture. One way of influencing such an important factor in our way of life is though beekeeping. Creating a colony or expanding the number of hives already in existence will help perpetuate our way of life, as well as that of the bees themselves. For those wondering what is … Read more
Beekeeping can be traced back to ancient times, and moveable hives are known to have existed at least 3000 years ago. Needless to say, beekeeping has come a long way since then. No longer are hives and bees destroyed to obtain honey, but instead, there are a variety of hives that allow for honey harvesting … Read more
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 keeping bees. If fear of the sting has prevented … Read more
Are you looking to get into beekeeping? If so, then you’ll need a good a beekeeping starter kit to start your new hobby, which means you’ll also join the 200,000 beekeepers who enjoy a similar hobby. These are the beekeepers who maintain 25 or fewer beehives. They all probably began with just one starter kit. Perhaps … Read more
What’s better than honey? You’d be forgiven for answering “Not much.” A natural source of sugar, a powerful antibiotic, and potential cure for local allergies: honey is as much a source of medicine as it is a source of pleasure. And what a source of pleasure it is! Who among us hasn’t been caught like … Read more