You’re either one of two types of people; someone who remains perfectly still around bees or someone that runs away, flailing their arms. Whatever your reaction, your main motive is to avoid being stung but what’s the truth about how not to get stung by a bee? Avoiding areas where there are bees’ nests is […]
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Have you decided to take up beekeeping? Maybe you’re already an established beekeeper and are ready to try your hand at building your own hive. If any of these apply to you then you may have wondered how to build a Langstroth hive. A while ago, I was also looking for some good Langstroth Hive
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One of the things that draw a lot of people to beekeeping is that it’s a relatively affordable hobby to get into. You don’t need to spend thousands and while there is some important equipment, there isn’t too much. However, one of the most essential items for any new apiarist is a beekeeping suit. Without
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I remember when I first started beekeeping and if there’s something that always sticks in my mind, it’s the amount of terminology that I had to get my head around. I thought I knew everything there was to know about bees; I mean, how complicated could it really be? Turns out, there was a lot
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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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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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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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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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When most people think about beekeeping, they imagine a rural field filled with long grasses and wildflowers. A beekeeper who is fortunate enough to have a quaint little countryside cottage and all the time in the world to dedicate to his or her bees. Yes, that sounds like an idyllic situation but you don’t have
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Unlike most bird species, hummingbirds don’t feed on fruits, seeds, or insects. Instead, they feed on nectar, just like bees do. Bird lovers all over the United States hang hummingbird feeders filled with sugar water to give these beautiful birds some additional sustenance. However, while bees are welcome in most gardens, they can become a
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