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Winterizing Bee Hives: The Best Honey Bee Hive Winter Insulation
Winter can be a worrying time for beekeepers. With freezing temperatures and limited food sources for bees, how can beekeepers ensure their colonies can survive the winter? Bees prepare for the colder months all year round. They hoard honey to eat and use their bodies to generate heat. As beekeepers, we can help keep our…
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What Is The Official Name For Honey Bee Farming?
Beekeeping is an increasingly popular career, hobby, and even a profession these days because of how satisfying it is to care for the world’s most amazing insects (in my opinion, anyway!). But while we often refer to this profession as “beekeeping,” not everyone knows the official name of beekeeping. So what is the official name…
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Raw vs Organic vs Filtered vs Unfiltered Honey: Which Is Best?
Studies have shown that raw honey, which contains a small amount of pollen grains, is good for you. On the other hand, raw honey does not have a long shelf life like regular or filtered honey. So these facts have left many people confused about whether to stick with filtered or unfiltered honey and which…
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Does Beeswax Clog Pores? Is Beeswax Good For Your Skin?
Today, people care more about what they put on their bodies because they prefer natural and organic products over chemical ones. This is true for those who want to use natural products for cosmetic purposes, and this is where beeswax has become one of the most popular organic ingredients in many beauty products today. But…
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Does The Queen Bee Sting? Do Queen Bee Stings Hurt More?
In a bee colony, the queen bee is the largest. Its average size is about 2 cm, which is about twice the size of a traditional worker bee. Because of their size (compared to others), many people ask the question, “Are Queen bee stings more painful?” Here’s what you need to know. Because of your…
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What do bees do at night? Can Bees See at Night?
On a spring days, bees can often be seen flying between the flowers to get the pollen they need. But when the sun goes down, the sight is less common. Is this just your imagination or bees can’t see at night? Most bee species do not fly at night. They will fall asleep and conserve…