Honey found on supermarket shelves is pasteurized because pasteurization makes the honey last longer. Pasteurization involves using heat to slow down the natural process of granulation, keeping the honey in liquid form for longer. It also destroys yeast spores that may cause the honey to ferment. What Is Pasteurization? Pasteurization is the method of using …
A swarm is a natural phenomenon that occurs when a large group of flying insects, such as bees, collectively decide to move location in unison. Bees within a hive may think there’s not enough room for the colony to grow, so approximately half decide to leave and find a new home elsewhere. However, when this …
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Beekeeping gloves are an important piece of protective equipment, especially if you’re new to the hobby. Some experienced beekeepers don’t wear them – they prefer to use their unprotected hands because of the extra dexterity it provides. However, in my opinion, a good pair of gloves are a must-have when starting out, because your hands …
Mucha gente disfruta del dulce y delicioso sabor de la miel, pero muy pocos saben realmente cómo la hacen las abejas. La mejor ilustración de esto son tres creencias comunes: que la miel es caca, escupitajo o vómito de abeja. Pero ¿es realmente cierto? No, la miel no es caca de abeja, ni escupitajo, ni …
Ventilated bee suits and jackets have become increasingly popular over the past decade. It’s no surprise to anyone who has been beekeeping for a long time. That’s because staying cool when inspecting a beehive during summer used to be almost impossible. A normal suit, while doing a great job at keeping bees out, doesn’t breathe …
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Bee space refers to the small gaps found within a beehive that allow bees to move around. Typically, bees will leave these spaces free of wax and propolis unless the gaps are too big or small. In a natural hive, bees leave spaces wide enough between sheets of the comb so they can move easily …
It’s always exciting when you know the hive is ready for you to extract those first frames of honey. Before you take them from the hive, though, you need to know which method you will use to extract the honey. The cheapest way to extract honey is by using gravity and letting the honey drip …
Burr comb is comb built by worker bees between hive structures that have a space greater than about 3/8 of an inch (or 1 centimeter) between them. Sometimes called bridge comb or brace comb, burr comb is built because it reinforces the strength of structures within the hive. Bees may also utilize burr comb to …
Honey bees live in beehives or nests depending on whether they are wild (or feral) or domesticated. Bees used for beekeeping usually live in beehives. By comparison, feral honey bees settle in places like hollow trees and rock crevices that provide cover from predators and weather elements. Do Bees Live In Hive Or Nests? Both. …
If you’ve been stung by a honey bee before, you’ve probably wondered why it happened. Did you get stung for a particular purpose, or was it an unprovoked attack? The truth is there was definitely a reason, even if you didn’t realize it at the time. Bees don’t sting people for no reason. They only …
