Bees are an integral part of a healthy ecosystem, and beekeepers are responsible for their care. Unfortunately, bees face many threats, one of which is ant invasions. Ants can cause damage to beehives, destroy honeycomb, and even kill bees. Therefore, it is crucial to keep ants out of beehives. Fortunately, keeping ants out of beehives […]
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One of the biggest worries facing you if you are a newbie beekeeper, particularly in the first year, is how to tell if your bees are alive in winter. This is a legitimate concern. Indeed, it is something that is quite common, especially if the colony is not strong enough to survive extreme fluctuations in
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Beekeeping has become a popular hobby for many, with enthusiasts fascinated by the intricate workings of these tiny creatures and the sweet reward of honey production. However, getting started as a beekeeper can be daunting, especially if you are unsure how to attract bees to an empty hive. Fortunately, with a bit of time, effort,
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Beekeeping is increasingly being taken up as an amateur hobby. This can be attributed to many factors, ranging from increased awareness of the importance of bees within the ecosystem to the ready availability of the bees and beginner equipment accessible for purchase. Some may catch a local swarm, some may purchase a number of bees
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You have probably noticed by way of the content on this website that I am big into beekeeping. I have produced a library of content covering everything from how beekeeping works to how you can get started. I have referenced facts surrounding the collapse of bee populations around the world. I’ve talked about what governments
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When you think of beekeeping at any scale, what do you imagine a typical operation would look like? It is probably safe to say that most of us imagine something akin to a massive agricultural operation or a fairly expansive set up in a rural or suburban area. While all of that certainly is reasonable,
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Did you know that beekeeping is a year-round exercise? Even in locations far from the equator, there is something to do with your hives every month of the year. This leads to some confusion as to the start of the beekeeping year. So to clear up the confusion, I have put together a rather lengthy
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All over the world there are people who practice beekeeping for both pleasure and profit. It is a good thing they do. Honey bees are a fragile species that have struggled quite a bit in recent years. The efforts of professional and amateur beekeepers is one of the things helping them survive while science tries
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With many years of experience under my belt, the ‘unusual’ nature of what I do affords me plenty of opportunity to explain beekeeping to curious visitors. Over many years of discussing my hobby to others, one of the most common questions I hear is this: what is beekeeping like? That is such an open-ended question
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It is hard to believe that a small insect could actually hold the key to humanity’s survival. Nevertheless, when it comes to the humble bee, this is certainly the case. In fact, the bee has been classed as the ‘most important living being on this planet’ according to the Royal Geographic Society of London. Furthermore,
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