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Do Bees Sting At Night And Why Do They Do It?
If you’re starting beekeeping, you might be interested in how active bees are at night and whether they tend to sting or reduce stings when it’s dark outside? It’s good to know that I’m not the first person to consider sneaking into my hive late at night under the cover of darkness. When bees sense…
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What Are Mining Bees And Do They Sting?
As I became more and more interested in bees, I wondered about the many different species of bees that exist in the world. Once, in early spring, I noticed another species of bee. Because of this, I started to study mountain bees and learn about their behavior and habitat. What Are Mining Bees? Mining bees…
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How To Clear Cloudy Honey After Extraction?
Beekeeping hoping to produce your own honey is exciting and fulfilling, but it’s also a waiting game. It takes at least a year for bees to build new colony and establish their own food supply of honey. At this point, all they earn extra is your share. But what if, after all the work and…
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How Many Bees Are Left in the World?
Every time I interact with my hive and see a large number of bees that belong only to my colony, I keep thinking about how many bees there are in the world. I’ve always assumed that this number must be large because the number of bees in a hive is usually large. Of course I…
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How To Revive A Bee With Sugar Water?
To wake a tired bee, all you need to do is mix two tablespoons of tap water with one tablespoon of granulated sugar, place the solution near the bees with a teaspoon, and let it drink. Never feed honey to bees or try to force bees to drink. How To Revive A Tired Bee Back…
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How Much Honey Does A Bee Hive Produce Per Year?
For those who are fascinated by bees, beekeeping is a wonderful hobby. Many of us can cite many reasons. These include the ability to gather honey. For a new beekeeper, honey may even be considered the number one reward. How much honey can a beehive produce? The amount of honey varies according to conditions. Also,…