Beekeeping Blogs and Articles Page 3

Beekeeping Blogs and Articles Page 3

Beekeeping Blogs and Articles Page 3

Excerpts from a beekeeper’s journal

You don't need an excuse or a reason to keep a beekeeper's journal. Just sit down next to your bees and write whatever comes to mind. Your own thoughts may surprise you. The post Excerpts from a beekeeper’s journal appeared first on Honey Bee Suite.

Baking with Honey: Sweet, Sticky, and Tricky

Honey can add a unique taste to many baked goods, but substituting honey for sugar sometimes presents challenges because of honey's acidic pH, sweetness, and water content. The post Baking with Honey: Sweet, Sticky, and Tricky appeared first on Honey Bee Suite.

Thixotropic liquids and the secret to extracting gelled honey

Although we seldom hear the word "thixotropic," we encounter these strange materials everywhere, from ketchup to printer ink to some kinds of honey. The post Thixotropic liquids and the secret to extracting gelled honey appeared first on Honey Bee Suite.

Ditch the drizzle: the comb honey comeback is here

Step back in time to the nostalgic kitchen of the past with its unique scents and traditions. Explore the memories of comb honey and burnt toast. The post Ditch the drizzle: the comb honey comeback is here appeared first on Honey Bee Suite.

Bee a boss: How to banish small hive beetles from your hives

Prevent small hive beetle infestations and safeguard your bee colonies and honey harvest. Learn how to protect your apiary in this informative guide. The post Bee a boss: How to banish small hive beetles from your hives appeared first on Honey Bee Suite.

How effective is honey for seasonal allergies?

Uncover the truth about using honey for seasonal allergies. Learn why there is no scientific evidence to support this age-old remedy. The post How effective is honey for seasonal allergies? appeared first on Honey Bee Suite.

We are still free of Tropilaelaps mites, but for how long?

Should North American beekeepers worry about Tropilaelaps, the deadly Asian parasitic mite, or is it nothing to fear? Some think it will never get here, while others think warming temperatures will speed it along. The post We are still free of Tropilaelaps mites, but for how long? appeared first on Honey Bee Suite.

Something sweetly strange: honey dippers & the art of dippering

Transform honey into a special occasion by dippering. Get insights into the advantages of using a honey dipper and learn the secrets of why it works. The post Something sweetly strange: honey dippers & the art of dippering appeared first on Honey Bee Suite.

New to beekeeping? A novice guide to starting your first hive

Take the plunge on your beekeeping journey with smart decisions. Read our guide for everything you need to get started with your first hive! The post New to beekeeping? A novice guide to starting your first hive appeared first on Honey Bee Suite.

Appalachian beekeeping the Foxfire way: free bees in gums

Appalachian Mountain families found wild honey bees in the rich local forests that were filled with flowering trees. They simply followed foraging bees back to their nests using a technique called bee-lining to find both bees and honey. The post Appalachian beekeeping the Foxfire way: free bees in gums appeared first on Honey Bee Suite.

The Classroom – December 2024

Q: How to store uncapped honey? I have a super that is full, but it is not capped. I have been told you can freeze it for 48 hours, remove it from the freezer, place in a black plastic bag, and then store it away for spring. Your thoughts? Fred Giardinelli Schenectady, New York September ... The post The Classroom – December 2024 appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Pesticide use ia a major driver of continent-wide declines of hundreds of wild bee species in the USA

Every once in a while a scientific study comes along that improves our understanding of a topic by leaps and bounds. While it’s well established that pesticides cause problems for bees, the scope of the problem is often what’s argued over. Are a few bees dying here and there from occasional harmful pesticide exposure, or ... The post Pesticide use ia a major driver of continent-wide declines of hundreds of wild bee species in the USA appeared first on American Bee Journal.

The Intrinsic Value of the Bee Supply Catalog

A few weeks ago, I picked up yet another bee supply catalog at a meeting. No big excitement there. After all, like phone books, we get a new one every year. Normally, I flip through them to see the expected listings with a few new products, but rarely are my socks knocked off at some ... The post The Intrinsic Value of the Bee Supply Catalog appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Beekeeping Experience with Other Hives

Working with different hive designs helps build versatility in one’s apicultural experience. Currently I am trying out different prototypes of long hives. A long hive has frames in a long horizontal row (see Figures 1 and 2). Sometimes in my studies I need easy access to the cluster from above, particularly in the winter. In ... The post Beekeeping Experience with Other Hives appeared first on American Bee Journal.

December is the last month of the year, and Charles Butler, who authored “The Feminine Monarchie; Or The Historie of Bees” in 1609, wrote: Bees lie still in their Hives, passing this fruitlesse time in sleepe and slumber, yet on milde and warme hours, they flie. Bees are not quite as Butler described them sleeping ... The post December appeared first on American Bee Journal.

The Perils of Pyrethroids for Pollinator

Just after 9 p.m., the faint rumble of a mosquito truck tumbles through the open windows of my South Dakota home. As the sound gets louder, I drop my book and scramble to close everything, slamming windows and doors to keep the fog outside. Sometimes I watch as the truck thunders by, spewing poisonous white ... The post The Perils of Pyrethroids for Pollinator appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Letters to the Editor – December 2024

Getting the most out of a hive I really enjoy the American Bee Journal. Thanks for the great magazine. I want to encourage the writers that are veteran honey producers to share their way of getting the most out of their hives. I’m sure you have a wealth of knowledge the rest of us could ... The post Letters to the Editor – December 2024 appeared first on American Bee Journal.

USDA INVESTS $5.7 MILLION IN POLLINATOR HEALTH

June 5, 2024 – NIFA [the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture] has announced more than $5.7 million in funding for 10 projects as part of the Pollinator Health: Research and Application program. The program supports projects focused on promoting healthy populations of pollinators in agricultural systems where reliance on pollinators for pollination services is ... The post USDA INVESTS $5.7 MILLION IN POLLINATOR HEALTH appeared first on American Bee Journal.

BEES ABROAD LAUNCHES IN THE USA

Bees Abroad, a U.K.-based nonprofit specializing in overseas beekeeping, has officially launched in the United States. For over 25 years, Bees Abroad has empowered communities around the world through beekeeping, offering hands-on training in beekeeping techniques and related skills. Several factors led to the decision for Bees Abroad to launch in the U.S.; last year ... The post BEES ABROAD LAUNCHES IN THE USA appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Contents – December 2024

International Honey Market Report Ron Phipps – 1275 A History of the Discoveries About the Sexuality of the Honey Bee Frédéric Eggers e Villepin – 1297 News from the American Honey Producers Chris Hiatt – 1311 What’s Blooming in Your Neck of the Woods? December Ed Szymanski – 1319 The Yellow-legged Hornet: An Invasive Species ... The post Contents – December 2024 appeared first on American Bee Journal.

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