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Is Honey Antibacterial?
Is honey antibacterial? Rumor has it that honey has supposed antimicrobial properties.
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Honey Bee Predators: Mammals in the Bee Yard
Honey bees have many threats to contend with on a nearly daily basis, just like any other creature.
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What Are Those White Worms in My Honey?
The little white “worms” we sometimes see in honey are not actually worms at all. Instead, they are the larva stage of the wax moth. Just like honey bees, wax moths go through four stages of metamorphosis: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.
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Can I Use Honey in a Pail Feeder?
You can try putting honey directly in a pail feeder, but I find it tends to crystallize in the holes after a few days.
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When and How to Store Honeycomb and Brood Comb
Knowing how to store honeycomb and brood comb is an important aspect in beekeeping. Where do the honey bees stop and the equipment start?
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Beehive Wraps for the Winter
Beehive wraps for the winter help keep the hives warm and can make or break the success of an apiary, especially in northern climates.
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Natural Queen Rearing
Queen rearing is often seen as a beekeeping task best left ‘to the experts.’ After all, the idea of scooping up a tiny bee larvae and slipping her into a queen cup, also known as grafting, seems daunting at best to many.
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Backyard Beekeeping October/November 2021
The October/November 2021 issue of Backyard Beekeeping is here! Subscribe for stories including The Origin and History of Beekeeping, Wrapping Hives, Combing Through Your Combs, Winter Feeding, and Ask the Expert answers to reader questions! PLUS: Is honey really antimicrobial?
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Solar Bleaching Beeswax: The Safest Method for Lighter Wax
Solar bleaching, on the other hand, has been around for thousands of years and is still the most common and safest method of bleaching wax with a negligible learning curve, promising a lighter wax on your first attempt with just a few steps to keep in mind.
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How Do I Save a Late-Season Swarm?
Deciding how to handle a late swarm can be difficult, even for an experienced beekeeper. Although late swarms have a very low survival rate, they can be helped along with additional resources.
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