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If you ask a beekeeper a question, you may get many different answers. We will provide the building blocks for your beekeeping experience. The method of beekeeping that will be used is determined by your geographic location. We will present new product instructions for you to review to increase your knowledge of beekeeping.

Useful Tips for Commercial Beekeepers

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  • June 8, 2022

Thanks to recent research about the declining bee population worldwide, people have become more knowledgeable about the importance of honey bees. Bees are an essential part of multiple ecosystems; experts believe their numbers will continue to decrease over the next few decades if nothing is done. This could negatively impact many aspects of everyday life that humans have taken for granted.  This …

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The Biggest Global Threats to Honey Bees

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  • June 1, 2022

The global honey bee population dwindled precipitously – by some experts' estimates, to the tune of 40% from 2018 to 2019 and again by 40% from 2019 to 2020, respectively.   Source: Bee informed Partnership These are unsustainable losses with grave implications for the entire ecosystem and the animals that inhabit it, including humans. Let's explore the biggest threats to honey bees, why protecting …

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From the Beehive to the Jar: Techniques for Bottling Honey

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  • May 29, 2022

While it isn’t difficult to bottle sweet, fresh honey straight from the apiary, it can be confusing for beginner beekeepers of all skillsets.  Before bottling, beekeepers must look out for certain things. This includes the uncapped verse capped honeycomb, the moisture content of their honey, and even the type of bees they use to get the honey.  Let’s learn how to harvest …

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Tips For Storing Beekeeping Equipment

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  • May 22, 2022

When you first start beekeeping, you only need a handful of materials. However, as your operation grows, you might be surprised how much equipment you accumulate. As time passes, you might purchase little signs, honey bottling equipment, and anything else you need to take care of your bees and harvest the products of their hard work. Maybe you even start a …

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Honey Bee Swarms 101: What You Need to Know

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  • May 15, 2022

By their nature, honey bee swarms can be alarming and potentially traumatizing experiences for the first-time beekeeper. But they need not put you off of the hobby altogether. Equipped with the right knowledge, and outfitted with the right beekeeping equipment, you'll be able to weather honey bee swarms. Let's get into the ins and outs of honey bee swarms, what triggers them, …

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Beehive Cross Combs (and How to Fix and Prevent Them)

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  • May 8, 2022

  Why are cross combs a problem? Beekeepers prefer a comb constructed in parallel, neat layers because this design makes it easier to harvest honey at the end of the season and perform hive inspections. Beginning beekeepers might be warned about the problem of cross combs, but it’s something they don’t usually think about until it happens. The first step for preventing cross …

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5 Tips for Creating a Bee-Friendly Garden

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  • May 1, 2022

One of the most practically useful, environmentally-conscious ways you can repurpose your outdoor property is to build a bee-friendly garden. In addition to hosting a beautiful set of pollinator-friendly flowering plants easy on the eyes right in your backyard, you'll also be doing your part to build a bee sanctuary to boost their dwindling numbers. Let's dig into the top tips …

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Honey Extractor Types and Their Differences

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  • April 11, 2022

Before we know it, extracting season (usually in late July, August, and September) will be upon us. This can be a satisfying and fulfilling time for beekeepers, but it can also be stressful if you don’t know what type of extractor works best for you.  Fortunately, that’s what we’re here for! Though there is a multitude of ways you can extract …

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