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Why Mānuka Honey is So Expensive
If you have a hankering to try one of the rarest kinds of honey in the world, then Mānuka honey is what you’re looking for. But why is Mānuka honey so expensive?
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Eradication Through Education — Ruthie Danielsen Wins Beekeeper of the Year
Ruthie Danielsen won the 2021 Beekeeper of the Year Award through the Washington State Beekeepers Association (WASBA) for her work in educating the public about the Asian Giant Hornet and acquiring the first Asian Giant Hornet nest in the U.S. for researchers.
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Small Hive Beetles
The small hive beetle, while not nearly as large as a bear, is one pest that can bring total destruction to a colony within days of arrival.
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Highways for Hives: The Marvel of Bee Space
Every beekeeper knows about bee space, the specific gap within a hive (wild or domestic) that bees won’t fill with either comb or propolis.
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DIY Telescoping Outer Cover
Add to Favorites If you’re into DIY projects, beekeeping has you covered. Everything from bottom boards to inner covers to every sized hive body can quickly be built at home …
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What to Do Before Buying Your First Bees
Before you run out and buy your first set of bees, there are a few things you should do to ensure your venture into beekeeping is a success.
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Breeder Queen Selection
Here’s a short guide for breeder queen selection: what to look for when assessing and what you can expect along the way.
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Top 10 Reasons for Starting Beekeeping
Honeybees do not necessarily require the management skills of a learned beekeeper for optimum results. Here are the top 10 reasons to start beekeeping.
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Do My Honey Bees Have Nosema?
Honeybee dysentery is often confused with Nosema disease, so when beekeepers see feces on or near a hive, they automatically think the worst.
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How Much Honey Per Hive?
When I have a colony overwinter — and they have no spring/summer issues such as a queen dying or an unexpected swarm — I generally get around 75-100 pounds of honey per hive in Colorado.
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