Many elaborate theories explain the six-sided shape of honeycomb, but the real answer may arise...
Author - Rusty Burlew
Piggyback plant has dazzling red-orange pollen
Deeply colored pollen on the legs of bees is thrilling to see. The pollen of piggyback plant is a...
Surprising ways to identify a honey bee like a pro
Some people begin beekeeping without knowing how to identify a honey bee. If you are new to honey...
How to smoke bees: 10 tips for best results
Learning to use a smoker with ease will simplify beekeeping from day one. For best results...
How to kill bees with vinegar (it never works)
Household vinegar by itself is unlikely to kill bees. And it does not repel wasps.
Learn to love the scientific names of bees
Although they may seem offputting at first, the scientific names of bees can tell us a lot about...
3 simple ways to recognize a honey bee scout
No matter what a scout bee is looking for, she shows particular behaviors that set her apart from...
17 costly beekeeping mistakes and how to avoid them
New beekeepers have a lot to learn in a short time. To avoid making mistakes, it's best to relax...
Why is it so difficult to breed better bees?
Breeders can and do produce excellent queens with helpful traits. The real problem is in the field...
37 tested gift ideas for your favorite beekeeper 2022
I have personally tested and used all the the items in this list. Each beekeeper has different...
The best, most practical butterfly nets for beekeepers
To me, a butterfly net is standard beekeeping equipment. I keep one in my truck, one in my...
Why do bees visit latrines as they make honey?
People naturally get concerned when they see honey bees visiting unsavory places. When we see bees...
Once folk heroes, some beekeepers are targeted by ecoterrorists
Like most environmental problems, the question of how honey bees compete with native bees is...
The ultimate yellowjacket trap is in your trash
You don't need any fancy equipment to trap yellowjackets. They can be lured with many types of...
The remarkable distance honey bees actually fly
Honey bees fly as little as possible but as far as necessary to find the supplies they need...
Baby bees are like baby gnats: full size
While there is no such thing as a baby bee, for a few hours you can distinguish between a newborn...