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Telling The Bees

August 6, 2022 · Backyard Beekeeping Contributor · Beekeeping 101

If you have ever had any doubt that beekeeping is a magical interaction between human and insect, then the practice of telling the bees should convince you that our ancestors held these delightful creatures in high esteem and reverence.

Where the Bees Are

August 6, 2022 · Backyard Beekeeping Contributor · Beekeeping 101

Our love affair with honey bees runs deep and wide. Today colonies of European honey bees are found on every continent but Antarctica.

How to Clean a Beehive Smoker

August 6, 2022 · Backyard Beekeeping Contributor · Hives & Equipment

Have you noticed that your smoker isn’t working as well as it used to? If so, it is probably past time to clean your beehive smoker.

The Copycat Bee

August 5, 2022 · Backyard Beekeeping Contributor · Plants & Pollination

Common throughout the mid to southeastern United States, the carpenter-mimic bee (or copycat bee) has earned its name.

Honeybee, Yellowjacket, Paper Wasp? What’s the Difference?

July 12, 2022 · Backyard Beekeeping Contributor · Beekeeping 101

Sometimes people wonder what stung them and how long the effects will last. Honeybee, Yellowjacket, Paper Wasp? What’s the Difference?

Controlling Varroa Mites with Oxalic Acid Drizzle Method

July 10, 2022 · Backyard Beekeeping Contributor · Health & Pests

It is essential that beekeepers control mites for hive health and survivability. This project used the oxalic acid drizzle method.

Lavender Thyme Honey Syrup Recipe

July 1, 2022 · Backyard Beekeeping Contributor · Honey & Beeswax

Like all things in life, when bees give you honey, you make this Lavender Thyme Honey Syrup recipe … or something like that.

Disability and Beekeeping

May 18, 2022 · Backyard Beekeeping Contributor · Hives & Equipment

While we may not think of beekeeping as a strenuous activity, it does require a certain degree of fitness and mobility. The amount of lifting, turning, and bending may seem small, but it can seem overwhelming if you have mobility, dexterity, or balance problems.