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Where the Bees Are
Our love affair with honey bees runs deep and wide. Today colonies of European honey bees are found on every continent but Antarctica.
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How to Clean a Beehive Smoker
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.
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Honey Extractors Explained
Variety is the common thread among us and honey extractors are no exception. Here’s a quick rundown on what to look for when selecting a honey extractor.
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Pollinator Week: A History
Pollinator Week — recognized internationally, observed the third week of June in the US — celebrates each and every pollinator on the planet.
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The Copycat Bee
Common throughout the mid to southeastern United States, the carpenter-mimic bee (or copycat bee) has earned its name.
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Backyard Beekeeping June/July 2022
Backyard Beekeeping June/July 2022 — 2/3 is now available! Subscribe to Backyard Beekeeping for great stories on mason bees, honey extractors, splits, how to clean a smoker, recipes, and more!
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Using a Beehive Inspection Checklist
Using a beehive inspection checklist can help the beginning beekeeper have confidence in hive inspections and help the experienced beekeeper stay on track during inspections.
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OAV: How to Treat Varroa Mites
In this article, I’ll discuss our experience trying to manage varroa mites our first couple years in beekeeping, some lessons we learned, a new way of approaching varroa management, and address some common questions about our management plan.
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My Flow Hive: Three Years In
A Flow Hive, which is a relatively new invention, takes the brood boxes of the Langstroth hive setup and combines them with drainable honey frames.
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A Slatted Rack and Robbing Screen Can Improve Your Hive Entrance
One of the best things about a Langstroth beehive is its adaptability. By using optional pieces of beehive equipment like a slatted rack and robbing screen, you can adapt your beehive to suit local conditions.
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