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Location, location, location – important for bees too
Location, location, location – important for bees too
Article by Jean Clark, www.rawpurehoney.com
John Harding, a British beekeeper with 30 years experience, provides a new theory about beehive management in his book, “An HOLISTIC Way in Saving The Honeybee” available direct from him at “harding@clavies.freeserve.co.uk” or from Northern Bee Books UK.
The crux of the theory is that it does not matter how many beehives you have or how much experience you have had; if you place your beehives in the… Continue reading
African Bees – Know the Facts
African Bees – Know the Facts
Article by Russ Frank
Killer bees, also known as Africanized Honey Bees were first identified in 2002. They are now well established in South Florida and several other areas of the state. While these bees are less predictable and a bit more dangerous than European bees, they don’t deserve the title “killer bees.” But for their own safety, Florida residents will need to gain an understanding of African honey bees.
African bees are known for… Continue reading
Beekeeping 101 – Frames, Foundation, And The Bee Hive
Beekeeping 101 – Frames, Foundation, And The Bee Hive
Article by Howard Peterson
If you want to become a beekeeper, one of the most helpful tools at your disposal will be frames. Frames are basically wooden rectangles inserted inside a hive, and they are used as guides for bees to build honeycomb. They are handy because beekeepers can pull out a single frame at a time, harvest the honeycomb, and then return the frame to the hive.
There are different types… Continue reading
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