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The Ins and Outs of Buying Bees
December 2, 2021 · · Beekeeping 101

Every spring potential beekeepers begin to get excited about starting to keep bees. They read beekeeping books and articles, and talk to experienced beekeepers about everything from setting up their apiary to buying bees.

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Nosema Disease in Honey Bees
February 21, 2021 · · Health & Pests

Nosema is a serious disease of honey bees caused by a microsporidian. A microsporidian is a type of single-celled fungus that reproduces by spores. The nosema organisms live and reproduce in the honey bee midgut where they steal nutrients and prevent digestion.

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Honeybee History: A Spring Preparation

We share a long and intimate history with the honeybee, much further back than most would ever imagine. Prep for spring with knowledge.

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5 Honey Bees to Consider, Including Buckfast Bees
March 4, 2025 · · Beekeeping 101

One of the first questions a beekeeper asks is, “What kind of bees should I keep?” There are many bees to choose from: Carniolan, German, Italian, Russian, and Buckfast bees, to name a few. Which is the right one to keep?

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How Much Do Beekeepers Make?
January 23, 2025 · · Honey & Beeswax

How much do beekeepers make per hive? With as few as two successful hives, you can recover expenses to get into the hobby and pocket a little extra cash.

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Beginning Beekeeping Supplies: Used Equipment
January 23, 2025 · · Hives & Equipment

Beginning beekeeping supplies can be expensive, so learn what to consider when purchasing new or used beekeeping equipment.

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Chalkbrood Disease and Sacbrood Virus
January 17, 2025 · · Health & Pests

Be on the lookout for chalkbrood disease and sacbrood virus (SBV) in the springtime when colonies are increasing brood production.

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In-Hive Feeders for Honeybees
January 17, 2025 · · Hives & Equipment

Here’s a little primer on the many forms of in-hive feeders available and how to use them.

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How Do Bees Communicate with Each Other?
January 17, 2025 · · Beekeeping 101

How do bees communicate with each other? Learn about different honey bee pheromones, the chemical substances secreted by exocrine glands, and the hive tasks they achieve.

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Do Bees Eat Meat?
January 16, 2025 · · Beekeeping 101

Do bees eat meat? Meet carrion-eating vulture bees that live in Central and South America and feed off dead carcasses to produce meat honey for baby bees to grow.

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What is Bee Propolis? Nature’s Glue
December 24, 2024 · · Beekeeping 101

What is bee propolis? Tap into propolis’ natural immunity properties by harvesting and processing propolis to make a propolis tincture recipe.

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Seasonal Beekeeping Calendar
December 19, 2024 · · Beekeeping 101

Follow our seasonal beekeeping calendar for all tasks from spring inspections to winter feeding and condensation.

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