Sometimes you may find yourself with a. patch of ground that is just more problematic with weeds, or fungus, or bad nematodes, or blight, etc. You have tried everything to fix the problem and...
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Should I Collect Pollen from my Bees, and what is it good for?
When raising and caring for honey bees I am always trying to learn new information and stay educated regarding best beekeeping practices. One idea that keeps surfacing during my research involves...
Someone asked me specifically, “Do bees eat pollen or bee bread?” My initial reaction was to just say yes. I assumed that pollen and bee bread are the same thing. I was not correct;...
Are Flowering Bradford Pear trees good for bees? Maybe, but they’re horrible for the environment.
With its recent rise in prevalence and early bloom cycle, many apiarists are asking whether the Bradford Flowering Pear Tree is a good source of nectar and pollen for honey bees. The short answer...
Bee propolis is a new/old weapon in the fight against Varroa and Tracheal Mites! The antibiotic and antimicrobial properties of bee propolis are showing that it is a major benefit to a bee...
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