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9 Ways To Reduce The Risk Of A Bee Sting

Beekeeping
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Getting stung hurts you—and kills the bee. Avoid it at all costs with these tips.

Location, Location, Location: Where To Place Honeybee Hives

Beekeeping
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For your bees to thrive, the first order of business is to find them a happy home.

Smoke Vs. Sugar Syrup: Which Works Best For Hive Inspections?

Beekeeping
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Whether you take the traditional approach to beekeeping is up to you, but why change what’s worked for thousands of years?

The Crucial Role Of Nurse Bees

Beekeeping
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Caring for the brood—the next generation of honeybees—is something that nurse bees take very seriously.

My Favorite Bee Tool: The Frame Rest

Beekeeping
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Also known as the frame perch, this simple tool makes hive inspections easier and keeps your bees calmer.

3 Amazing Facts About the Queen Bee & Her Mating Flight

Beekeeping
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She’s the head of the hive that keeps your bees in honey production. Here are some remarkable facts about the queen bee.

How Honeybees Pollinate (And What They Do With Pollen)

Beekeeping
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Farmers depend on the work of honeybees to pollinate their crops, but the bees also get something out of the deal.

3 Reasons To Ignore Your Hive This Summer

Beekeeping
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Now’s not the time for a hive inspection—practice a little patience and the honey will come.

How Our First Honey Harvest Made Me A Beekeeper For Life

Beekeeping | Beginning Farmers |
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I’m pretty sure our honey is the best in the world—though I might be biased.

8 Reasons Honey Should Always Be In Your Pantry

Beekeeping
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Just in case you needed some convincing to make honey part of your daily life ...

The Anatomy of a Swarm: What Goes on Inside That Cluster?

Beekeeping
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Once you understand what takes place during a honeybee swarm, it's not as scary as you might think. It's not an act of aggression, but rather a search for a new home.

3 Things Your Bees Are Doing This Spring

Beekeeping
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With flowers a-blooming, your bees should be a-buzzing with activity—here’s a peek inside the hive.

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