Urban beekeeping has grown popular as cities continue to expand and people look for ways to connect with nature amid concrete and steel. Beekeeping in the city offers a unique opportunity to support pollinators, improve local ecosystems, and enjoy the incredible reward of fresh, natural honey harvested by your own hands. This guide will provide tips and guidelines to integrate beekeeping …
Everyone knows honeybees work hard, buzzing from flower to flower to create everyone’s favorite golden treat: honey. But did you know that bees also have a complex hierarchy that allows them to accomplish so much? A honeybee hive is more than just a home for bees and honey; it’s a thriving system that’s designed for efficiency and productivity. Every bee has …
Beekeeping is a rewarding practice that benefits biodiversity, food production, and global ecosystems. Choosing the right gear is part of that experience, especially when it comes to finding the perfect beekeeping suit. If you’ve already started shopping for your gear, you might notice that most beekeeping suits—and other protective clothing—are white. This isn’t by accident; the white color of the bee …
Beekeeping is a rewarding hobby and business, but it comes with its own challenges. One of the most significant hurdles is keeping honeybees safe from pests and predators. These threats can have devastating effects on your hive’s health and productivity. We aim to provide an overview of honeybee pests and predators to help you keep them safe. Understanding these threats and …
At Dadant, we know that the right tools and gear are not just additions to your beekeeping practice; they are essentials that define your experience and success. As the beekeeping season picks up, it's crucial to ensure you're fully equipped with the best protective gear and tools available. This guide is here to walk you through our top-of-the-line products, designed …
The Executive Board of Apimondia voted unanimously this week to cancel the Apimondia Congress planned for September 2022 in Ufa Russia. We condemn the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Please know that we heard all your voices during these trying days. We are looking forward to organising a great Apimondia Congress in Santiago Chile in 2023, when beekeepers and researchers from every nation will …
Honey bee researcher and bee breeder Krispn Given was selected for the “Behind the Research” honor. Each academic year, the college profiles six people whose work supports the College of Agriculture’s global reputation for developing innovative, multidisciplinary solutions to challenges and then putting those solutions into action. Krispn continues to bring to Purdue a world class reputation in innovative honey …
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) trapped its first Asian giant hornet this month. The hornet was found in a WSDA trap set near Birch Bay in Whatcom County. WSDA trappers checked the bottle trap on July 14 and submitted the contents for processing at WSDA’s entomology lab. The hornet was identified during processing on July 29. This …