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Ask the Expert: Is it Possible to Get the Brown Wax Color to be a More Yellow Color?
Add to Favorites Gene J. Lindner asks: I heated some beeswax at more than 170 degrees Fahrenheit and it turned a brown color. Is it possible to get the brown …
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Why We Need to Protect Native Pollinator Habitat
Approximately 30 to 35% of the food crops in this world depend on pollination by insects. It is estimated that almost 90% of all wild plants in the world are dependent on insect pollination.
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How to Support Your Solitary Bee Population
There are more than 20,000 species of solitary bees and they are adapted to a vast diversity of climates and habitats.
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Raising Mason Bees: Do’s and Don’ts
Raising mason bees is as simple as placing suitable housing where it will be discovered by bees living in your area. The results are worth the wait!
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Peanut Butter Honey Cookie Recipe
For a natural twist on a classic cookie, make a peanut-butter honey cookie recipe for cookies made with honey instead of sugar.
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Honey Bee Starvation
Preventing honey bee starvation is one of the first skills a new beekeeper needs to master and yet is highly variable according to region.
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Should You Feed Native Bees?
Should you feed native bees? Josh Vaisman explains the whys and why nots.
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How to Make Pollen Patties
To get started making your own patties, you’ll need a recipe. Many are readily available online with many folks adding various supplements such as essential oils, amino acids, or probiotics. However, it’s often best to begin by keeping it simple.
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Feeding Honey Bees 101
Feeding honey bees? Wait a sec! I thought that’s the reason we got honey bees … so they can feed us.
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Making Splits: Nucleus Colony
Making a nucleus colony is a simple skill that any beekeeper at any stage can readily accomplish when keeping a few basics in mind.
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