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 – March 2025

Bee use of propolis Do we know how long bees have been producing propolis? In the bee and wasp family, only honey bees exhibit this trait — is that correct? Calum Grigor Germany, December A Sawflies, wasps, bees, and ants belong to the insect order Hymenoptera (from the Greek: hymen — membrane, optera — wing, ... The post The Classroom – March 2025 appeared first on American Bee Journal.

An Emotional Guide to Consorting with Bees

We’ve all heard of certain human endeavors described as “interminable boredom punctuated by moments of sheer terror.” We might include combat, surgery, firefighting, whitewater rafting, or rock climbing in a list of activities that elicit periodic unhinging. I’ve heard folks describe beekeeping in this way, although I don’t quite agree. Boring? Absolutely. Terrorizing? Sometimes. But ... The post An Emotional Guide to Consorting with Bees appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Beware the Ides of March

It is all about the weather when it comes to managing bees in March. I have seen March weather disappoint me many times. We are most likely thinking of things we can do such as make splits, prevent swarms, try to raise queens or get ready for a honey crop. All I can say is ... The post Beware the Ides of March appeared first on American Bee Journal.

The Appearance of Bees to Each Other (Conspecifics) in Ultraviolet Light Part 3

In this article series, we have been exploring how bees see each other in ultraviolet light (UV). I have been using UV at 365 nanometers, which as shown earlier is close to a honey bee’s maximum sensitivity in UV. Seeing bees more like they see each other can bring us closer to understanding their lives. ... The post The Appearance of Bees to Each Other (Conspecifics) in Ultraviolet Light Part 3 appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Dealing with Old Queens and Old Frames

Simple questions don’t always have easy answers Question: “Should I requeen every two years?” Answer: “Well, yes and no.” This common subject came up again during some short email interactions a few weeks ago. At first glance, and from the perspective of an established beekeeper, yep … you should requeen every two years. Next question? ... The post Dealing with Old Queens and Old Frames appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Letters to the Editor – March 2025

Why do bees beard? My November issue of the ABJ arrived a couple of weeks ago and I have recently finished reading it. I was particularly interested in Dewey Caron’s explanation of why bees sometimes hang in clusters around the entrance to the hive. This is a question that turns up regularly on the Facebook ... The post Letters to the Editor – March 2025 appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Contents – March 2025

What makes a poor queen poor? Alison McAfee – 271 Who’s keeping whom? Peter Keilty – 285 Propagating Varroa-resistant Colonies Stephen Martin – 289 Arkansas Honey Festival Serves Beekeepers and Public Dewey M. Caron – 305 A Tribute to Sue Cobey on Her Retirement Jackie Park Burris – 311 A Commercial Perspective – From Conventions ... The post Contents – March 2025 appeared first on American Bee Journal.

ABJ MARCH 2025 COVER

Apis artistry: Gavonna Fore of West Plains, Missouri, discovered this work of art in her very first hive in the spring of 2023. Note the pristine white cell walls – accentuated by black foundation below – whereas the top edges are already travel-stained with pollen and propolis from the “dirty” feet of construction workers. The post ABJ MARCH 2025 COVER appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Notes From the Lab

Scott McArt’s column will return next month. The post Notes From the Lab appeared first on American Bee Journal.

The Classroom – February 2025

Drone brood lead to more Varroa I have a question regarding the consequences of your answer regarding flooding an area with drones (December 2024 Classroom). Letting the drone brood, especially multiple generations of drone brood, hatch will very negatively affect a colony’s Varroa population. How would you recommend countering this issue? I was trying to ... The post The Classroom – February 2025 appeared first on American Bee Journal.

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