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SEP
14
Excerpts from a beekeeper’s journal
By:
Rusty Burlew
on
SEP
14
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.
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JUL
26
Baking with Honey: Sweet, Sticky, and Tricky
By:
Rusty Burlew
on
JUL
26
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.
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JUN
14
Thixotropic liquids and the secret to extracting gelled honey
By:
Rusty Burlew
on
JUN
14
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.
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APR
26
Ditch the drizzle: the comb honey comeback is here
By:
Rusty Burlew
on
APR
26
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.
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MAR
17
Bee a boss: How to banish small hive beetles from your hives
By:
Rusty Burlew
on
MAR
17
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.
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FEB
24
How effective is honey for seasonal allergies?
By:
Rusty Burlew
on
FEB
24
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.
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JAN
23
We are still free of Tropilaelaps mites, but for how long?
By:
Rusty Burlew
on
JAN
23
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.
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DEC
13
Something sweetly strange: honey dippers & the art of dippering
By:
Rusty Burlew
on
DEC
13
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.
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OCT
01
The Classroom – October 2026
By:
abjadmin
on
OCT
01
Q: Wasps in the honey supers I was removing some honey supers today and found a mud dauber wasp nest affixed to the honeycomb foundation. There were viable wasps in the wasp nest, near the stage when they would emerge. I have never seen this situation before. I am surprised my Buckfast bees tolerated this ... The post The Classroom – October 2026 appeared first on American Bee Journal.
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OCT
01
Winter Preparation and Hive Management in the South
By:
abjadmin
on
OCT
01
My northern friends may get a chuckle out of the title of this article, but I promise, that’s not an oxymoron! Though southern winters are subjectively easier in many ways — insulation of hives isn’t necessary, fewer honey stores are required, and of course, we usually have ample days warm enough for a quick inspection ... The post Winter Preparation and Hive Management in the South appeared first on American Bee Journal.
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OCT
01
The Lowly Hive Tool
By:
abjadmin
on
OCT
01
Give this article a chance Honestly, I have been considering this article for several years. Even now, I don’t feel fully grounded enough to produce this piece. As simple as a hive tool is, it is strangely difficult to get a grip on its development and implementation. You and I do not hesitate when picking ... The post The Lowly Hive Tool appeared first on American Bee Journal.
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OCT
01
Weather to Fly
By:
abjadmin
on
OCT
01
Eons ago, long before I began keeping bees in Washington, a retired couple lived down the road from me. They were long-time beekeepers, people known well to the locals, who kept a sign tacked to a tree in their front yard: Honey for Sale. He was a hard-working but taciturn man; she was the equally ... The post Weather to Fly appeared first on American Bee Journal.
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OCT
01
Soon Winter Will Be Here: Venting Condensation From the Observation Hive, See It Happen
By:
abjadmin
on
OCT
01
In the winter of 2025/2026, Piedmont Virginia had long periods of subfreezing cold that were unusual for us. Normally our snow melts fairly quickly, but not last winter. My once or twice daily visits to the bee house were on ice-covered snow (See Figure 1). I had seven three-comb top-bar nucs that were observation hives ... The post Soon Winter Will Be Here: Venting Condensation From the Observation Hive, See It Happen appeared first on American Bee Journal.
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OCT
01
Letters to the Editor – October 2026
By:
abjadmin
on
OCT
01
HB usurpation Hiya, Dewey. Very much enjoyed reading your series of articles on the history of the Africanized honey bee in the Americas, and particularly their status in the USA [April through July 2026]. A short anecdote regarding the joys of beekeeping in AHB country: I successfully requeened eight colonies on 19 June 2026. (I ... The post Letters to the Editor – October 2026 appeared first on American Bee Journal.
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OCT
01
HONEES ANNOUNCES $10,000 GRANT TO SUPPORT HONEY BEE RESEARCH
By:
abjadmin
on
OCT
01
Funding will support PHIRA-Science research on an emerging threat to honey bee colonies OLD SAYBROOK, Conn. — HONEES, the honey-filled drop brand, has announced a $10,000 grant to support research focused on protecting honey bees from Tropilaelaps, an emerging parasitic mite that is raising concern among beekeepers and pollinator health researchers around the world. ... The post HONEES ANNOUNCES $10,000 GRANT TO SUPPORT HONEY BEE RESEARCH appeared first on American Bee Journal.
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OCT
01
UC DAVIS POLLINATION ECOLOGIST RECEIVES HIGH HONOR
By:
abjadmin
on
OCT
01
Professor Neal Williams of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, a pollinator ecologist internationally recognized for his research on bee and pollination biology, is a newly elected Fellow of the Entomological Society of America (ESA). The ESA Governing Board elected Williams and eight other scientists as Fellows for their outstanding contributions to entomology. ... The post UC DAVIS POLLINATION ECOLOGIST RECEIVES HIGH HONOR appeared first on American Bee Journal.
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