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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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SEP
01
The Classroom – September 2026
By:
abjadmin
on
SEP
01
Q: Using spider venom against Varroa Readers: Ray Johson (credited here) emailed me a link to a news story regarding a new compound used to control Varroa. The news referenced a study from scientists at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Australia who looked at the impact of venom from Tasmanian cave spiders and ... The post The Classroom – September 2026 appeared first on American Bee Journal.
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SEP
01
The Science Behind Crystallization of Honey – And an argument for not resisting this natural process
By:
abjadmin
on
SEP
01
When my company, Two Hives Honey, was in its infancy, I was at the biggest bee school in Texas. I had a card table, a black tablecloth, and a few dozen jars of honey that I counted among my most prized possessions. I’d spent weeks searching for the perfect vessels that were worthy of my ... The post The Science Behind Crystallization of Honey – And an argument for not resisting this natural process appeared first on American Bee Journal.
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SEP
01
Three Sweet Syrups: So Similar, Yet So Different
By:
abjadmin
on
SEP
01
Whenever I hear that high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) may destroy the human race — or at least ruin its health — I immediately wonder about honey. Why? Because while many people consider high-fructose corn syrup dangerous to human livers, they tout honey as an elixir. Yet, the difference between HFCS and honey is minimal, especially ... The post Three Sweet Syrups: So Similar, Yet So Different appeared first on American Bee Journal.
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SEP
01
Old Honey Bottle and Jars
By:
abjadmin
on
SEP
01
As the honey season comes to a close and extracting and bottling is done, or still in progress depending on your location, I thought I would show some of my honey bottles and jars collected over the years. Among the first specialized honey jars is probably a Muth jar from Chas. Muth of Cincinnati, Ohio, ... The post Old Honey Bottle and Jars appeared first on American Bee Journal.
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SEP
01
Plain Talk Beekeeping
By:
abjadmin
on
SEP
01
Jim Tew’s column will return next month. The post Plain Talk Beekeeping appeared first on American Bee Journal.
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SEP
01
Letters to the Editor – September 2026
By:
abjadmin
on
SEP
01
Questions for Tina Sebestyen Dear Tina Sebestyen, I started reading an article in the ABJ July issue, and got to the end of the first page and thought: This sounds like Tina! Sure enough, there was your byline! I learned so much! But I have two questions, and a lament. First, I’ve heard that you ... The post Letters to the Editor – September 2026 appeared first on American Bee Journal.
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SEP
01
TRAPPED HONEY BEES IN MILKWEED
By:
abjadmin
on
SEP
01
by Kathy Keatley Garvey, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology When honey bees become trapped in a milkweed’s elaborate pollination system and die, what are the ecological consequences? Is the presence of dead bees a deterrent to future visitors, such as honey bees (Apis mellifera) and non-Apis visitors? Do the dead bees result in ... The post TRAPPED HONEY BEES IN MILKWEED appeared first on American Bee Journal.
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SEP
01
GOVERNOR STITT SIGNS LUCILE MOREHOUSE POLLINATOR ACT INTO LAW, ESTABLISHING NEW OKLAHOMA INSECT DESIGNATIONS TO SUPPORT AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION
By:
abjadmin
on
SEP
01
May 7, 2026, OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Governor Kevin Stitt has signed the Lucile Morehouse Pollinator Act into law, establishing four official Oklahoma insect designations that recognize the essential role insects play in agriculture, conservation, biodiversity, and healthy ecosystems. The Act creates the following official state designations: – European Honeybee (Apis mellifera) — Oklahoma State ... The post GOVERNOR STITT SIGNS LUCILE MOREHOUSE POLLINATOR ACT INTO LAW, ESTABLISHING NEW OKLAHOMA INSECT DESIGNATIONS TO SUPPORT AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION appeared first on American Bee Journal.
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