There are numerous benefits to keeping bees at home no matter where you live. But, what do you do about beehive placement? After all, where you set up your beehive is essential to its success. There are three main factors you have to consider when trying to decide where you …
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We all know that bees are important to our environment. Bees pollinate 80% of our crops and perform $15 billion in ecological services in the United States alone. However, In only one quarter of 2018, we lost 16% of honeybee colonies. This fact and similar statistics are a major cause for concern. If you want …
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If you’re considering becoming a beekeeper, you’re well aware that there’s no creature quite so remarkable than the humble honey bee. For centuries, humans have raised bees for the long list of benefits they provide — from supplying sweet honey to pollinating the crops, we need to survive. Because bees …
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There’s been a lot of buzz lately about raising honey bees. After all, who doesn’t like fresh honey? However, we get a lot of questions from new/beginner beekeepers here at EbeeHQ, surrounding the topics of how to start a beehive and how to raise honey bees? Therefore, we wanted to …
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In a world where nearly every process ad been industrialized and consumers can no longer trust most products, more and more people are going DIY. What better way to get in touch with the natural world than to raise your own bees? It may seem like a daunting hobby to …
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All creatures follow the cycles of our earth; of day and night and the passing of the seasons and honeybees are no exception. They respond to the urgencies of this cycle by carrying out activities that guarantee their survival… Wintering bees in northern climates can be tough, but there are …
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If you want to know how to start a beehive in your backyard, then you’ve come to the right place. This guide will help you get started without any fluff or hassles. Before diving in, here’s an overview on beekeeping in general. Overview of Modern Day Beekeeping Bees have been around …
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Honey is the tasty reward you get for being a beekeeper. Just like many creative processes, the honey produced by your bees can sometimes feel like your very own artwork! Well, not really, but you get the idea… When the time comes to harvest honey, some beekeepers may become apprehensive …
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So you’re looking at where to buy a beehive from; Well, let me first congratulate you on taking your first steps to becoming a beekeeper. Beekeeping is such a wonderful hobby, and for most people who start beekeeping as a hobby, it soon turns into a strong passion and even a huge …
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Ever heard of the phrase “Busy as a Bee”? I imagine so, well this is derived from the concept and hard-working nature of the honey bee. We live in a society where people often take for granted commodities such as honey, without actually knowing how it is made, or how …
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