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 – November 2024

Q: To treat or not to treat? On August 8, I did a mite wash on my hives, one of which had a mite count of 15. On August 10, I treated with Formic Pro and today, September 4, I did another mite wash on that hive. It had a mite count of 5, but ... The post The Classroom – November 2024 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.

One Hundred Years of Beekeeping Evolution

It’s our beekeeping time Because it is a nice, round number, I arbitrarily selected 100 years of beekeeping evolution as my discussion time period. I sense that by doing this I unintentionally implied that we are now at some kind of beekeeping pinnacle. Yes, we are at a pinnacle, but pinnacles come and pinnacles go. ... The post One Hundred Years of Beekeeping Evolution appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Survival Strategies

There is a wealth of pleasure I have received from keeping bees, but I am also reminded every fall that if I procrastinate doing required beekeeping tasks there is a price to be paid for my neglect. Beekeepers throughout history have dealt with getting bees ready to survive the winter season. This year will be ... The post Survival Strategies appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Difficult to Identify: Historical Section Comb Honey Equipment (Here us a Useful Technique)

Most old beekeeping equipment suggests a connection to bees, even by members of the public with a meager knowledge of apiculture. Arguably, the most common case is the bee smoker. Even if a lay person calls it a “bee puffer,” the bee connection remains. Especially when some old bee artifact is sold on the internet, ... The post Difficult to Identify: Historical Section Comb Honey Equipment (Here us a Useful Technique) appeared first on American Bee Journal.

We’ve Met the Enemy and She’s No Honey Bee

Think about human health for a moment. Compared to 1724, or even 1824, Americans live cushy lives. We inhabit modern homes, work sedentary jobs, and get little physical exercise. In addition, we breathe nanoplastic particles, eat ultra-processed foods, drink forever chemicals, and absorb digital signals daily. Yet many so-called health experts insist salt is the ... The post We’ve Met the Enemy and She’s No Honey Bee appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Letters to the Editor – November 2024

Disagrees with AHPA on Xerces overview of bees in National Forests I was surprised at Peter T. Jenkins’ review of the Xerces Society’s “An Overview of the Potential Impacts of Honey Bees to Native Bees, Plant Communities, and Ecosystems in Wild Landscapes: Recommendations for Land Mangers.” [See “Review and Critique of the Xerces Society’s Overview ... The post Letters to the Editor – November 2024 appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Company Behind First Honey Bee Vaccine Reports Promising New Data with 83% Effectiveness Against Deadly Viral Pathogen

ATHENS, Ga., Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Dalan Animal Health, Inc., the leader in invertebrate health, today announced new experimental findings of their innovative bacterial vaccine’s potential to significantly reduce deformed wing virus variant B (DWV-B) in honey bee populations. Dalan made headlines in 2023 with the world’s first honey bee vaccine, which is conditionally ... The post Company Behind First Honey Bee Vaccine Reports Promising New Data with 83% Effectiveness Against Deadly Viral Pathogen appeared first on American Bee Journal.

Combining Pest Treatments May Be Key To Helping Honey Bees Survive the Winter

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Winters can be tough on managed honey bee colonies, with beekeepers in the United States reporting that one-third of their colonies die each winter. A new study by Penn State researchers has found that using not one but multiple pest treatments may help bees make it to spring. The researchers found ... The post Combining Pest Treatments May Be Key To Helping Honey Bees Survive the Winter appeared first on American Bee Journal.

American Bird Conservancy Pilot Program Pays Farmers to Use Safer Seeds

September 10, 2024 — American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is launching its inaugural Untreated Seed Pilot Program (USPP). The program offers funding on a per-acre basis to American growers and producers interested in sourcing and using corn, soybean, and cereal crop seeds not coated with neonicotinoid insecticides, also known as neonics. By reducing or eliminating the ... The post American Bird Conservancy Pilot Program Pays Farmers to Use Safer Seeds appeared first on American Bee Journal.

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