Beekeeping

The Making of a Queen: Exploring How Queen Bees Are Created

The Making of a Queen: Exploring How Queen Bees Are Made

I think that most people are familiar with the idea that a honey bee colony always has a queen. The term queen bee is often used to describe a powerful and significant woman and that comes from the fact that the honey bee queen has one of the most impressive and powerful reigns in the […]

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Beekeeping Starter Kits – Your Guide To The Best Kits To Get You Started With Beekeeping

One of the great things about beekeeping is that it isn’t an overly expensive hobby to get started with. Yes, there are a few upfront costs but you wouldn’t expect to spend more than a few hundred dollars, at most. However, you need to make sure that you have the basics otherwise you’ll find that

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The Beehive Secret: How Do Bees Make Wax?

If I were to ask you what product bees make, you’d probably say honey. That’s a perfectly valid answer and honey is indeed one of the most important things a colony of bees makes. But it isn’t the only substance to come out of the hive; bees also make wax but how do bees make

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What Is Apiculture? Unraveling the Secrets of Beekeeping

It seems as though there’s a technical term for everything and when you hear these terms, it can feel a little confusing. So what is apiculture? Apiculture is the technical term used for beekeeping. According to one definition, it is the scientific rearing of honeybees and the word comes from the ancient Latin language and

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The Beekeeper’s Guide: How To Make Beeswax At Home

Bees are brilliant little creatures that humans have benefitted from for thousands of years. We’ve reaped the benefits of honey and beeswax is another product that these critters create which humans love to use. But have you ever wondered how to make beeswax? Beeswax is made within the hive but it is possible to form

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Unraveling the Mystery: Can Bees Get Through ¼ Inch Hardware Cloth?

I’ve probably said it a million times, and I’ll say it a million times more; I love bees! I love them so much that I couldn’t stand the thought that anything I did in my garden was causing them harm or making life more difficult for them. However, I’m also a keen gardener and I

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