As a beekeeper you work closely with bees, so you’re more likely to be stung. But do you gain immunity over time, meaning that you can resist the effects of the bee toxin? In some people the effects of bee venom lessen the more stings they receive, but it’s unlikely […]
Do Beekeepers Become Immune To Stings?
Yes, beekeepers do get stung. It’s an inevitable part of the job. With tens of thousands of bees in a hive it’s difficult to avoid annoying all of them, no matter how careful you are or how gentle the nature of the colony. Remember that bees only sting you when
You may be ready to harvest some honey from your own hive for the first time, and this is certainly a very exciting event, because no other honey is going to taste as good as the honey from your own hives! But, before you harvest that delicious golden substance, have
What To Do With Frames And Supers After Extracting Honey
Do honey bees sting in winter? Yes, bees most certainly do sting in winter and in every other season too. But in winter there’s less chance of you getting stung because there are fewer bees out and about. That’s because most of the time the weather is too cold for
Bees are attracted to perfume, but not all varieties. In nature, bees prefer some flowers over others, and it’s not only the smell that attracts them. It’s a number of other factors as well, all combining to draw the bee in. The color and shape of the flower and whether
Are Bees Really Attracted To Perfume?
In certain situations, you will need to replace your old queen with a new one. This task, referred to as requeening, is one of many important jobs you’ll be required to do at some point in order for your hive or hives to remain healthy. If you’re a new beekeeper
How To Requeen A Hive (5 Simple Steps)
Requeening is becoming more and more popular these days… but when should you do it? Or should you do it at all? This article takes you through everything you need to know about requeening. What Is Requeening? Requeening is the act of exchanging the existing queen in the hive with
Requeening A Hive: What Is It And When To Do It
Queen honey bees are different from workers and drones. They have a distinct role in the colony that no other bee can do. This includes laying eggs and producing pheromones that keep the colony in check. But what do these all-important bees eat? Do queen bees eat honey like drones
Although you won’t need to find the queen during every hive inspection, it’s something you should aim to learn because you will need to find her if you want to requeen or divide a colony. Every time you’re examining your hive you should practice looking for her. Here I’ve outlined
How To Find A Queen Bee (3 Simple Steps)
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
