15 Beehive and Beekeeping Innovations Throughout History

We’ve come up with a list of 15 beekeeping innovations throughout history that has developed the industry to what it is today. Beekeeping has become an extremely profitable enterprise for a lot of people. There are literally hundreds of ways to develop a beekeeping business and it’s important to pick out the ones that are most appropriate for your particular circumstances. If you’re not in the industry, it’ll still be an interesting read and will give you a lot of insight into how people have raised bees for honey and brought the product to the markets and into your home. 1. Egyptian Hives Some of the most expensive honey in the world is still being produced using…

Honey For Money

In some sides of the world, beekeeping is creating its own name in the industry. Although most beekeepers are just residential hobbyists, this does not mean the beekeeping has no say when it comes to making profits. In fact, beekeeping offers a lot of potential for big ka-chings. Beekeeping is a good way to go whether you just need something to do at home or if you want to start being an entrepreneur. You can never go wrong with bees with proper knowledge of beekeeping which is not even hard to learn! You can just simply ask for assistance from a local beekeeper or a bee expert in town about the basics in beekeeping. You…

Spotting African Honey Bees

Although honey bees and other types of honey bees have declined over time, one type of honey bees is continuously growing. That is the African honey bee or more commonly known as the killer bee. Every now and then, news about someone attacked by killer bees comes up. African honey bees or “killer bees”, as connoted by its name, can spell harm. That is why, it is very important to know the difference between African honey bees and normal honey bees. But exactly how can you tell them apart? Differentiating an African honey bee from a European one is quite hard. Even beekeepers admit that from a distance, it is really difficult to distinguish a…

How and When To Buy Queen Bees

In order for the bee colony to function properly, it must at all times have a healthy and viable queen. Therefore, it is necessary to replace the queen on a regular basis. Doing this every year or two is recommended as the optimal schedule for maintaining a colony of healthy, highly productive bees and minimizing the possibility of encountering unwanted problems with reproduction, the amount of honey produced, or health issues that may arise. Why Should the Queen be Replaced? Although queen bees may live for many yeas, they are only commercially productive for one of two years. During this time period, their ability to reproduce in large numbers is at its peak. As the…

Bee Sting Swelling

A lot of people have experience being stung by a bee. As a matter of fact, majority of the population will probably experience being stung by a bee or wasp once in their lifetime. What people do not know is that bee sting is no ordinary insect bite. Bee stings are quite dangerous if not properly taken care of. First of all, what can happen when stung by a bee? Their venom and bite are quite different from other insects. If you have certain allergy towards bees, a bee sting could develop more complications such as anaphylactic reaction that can be very fatal. Studies show that more than 3% of people who have been stung…

Five Flowers That Attract Bees

If you are looking for bees to take residence in your garden, you will have to start planting flowers that attract them. Randomly planting flowers is okay but bees just have preference. In order to know what kind of flowers to plant, you first need to know what bees need, and nectar and pollen help the bees to survive. When bees wander about around a garden, they will always look for these two things. Nectar is packed with sugars and provides bees with energy. Basically, nectar is a bee’s source of energy. On the other hand, pollen provides those busy bees with proteins and fat. Pollen is what they need for a balanced diet. Now…

How Long Does It Take For Bees To Build A Bee Hive?

We all know that bees are responsible for their own living. From shelter to food, they do everything by themselves in order to survive. But have you ever wondered how long it takes for bees to build their beehive? Although it might seem that this is not really an important question, knowing some information about this topic will enrich your knowledge and may even help you realize how great bees are. The beehive is the very home and shelter of bees. This is their habitat. This is where they live and multiply. For one thing, no one certainly knows how long it takes bees to make their hive. Why? Technically, bees make their hives with…

Homemade Sting Remedies

Ever wander about in the groves? Ever got bitten by bees? Here’s a short article on how to remedy a bee sting. Remember these easy to follow steps to cure your sting in a hurry. First, try to find and remove the stinger as soon as possible. Removing the stinger should be done quickly and as painless as possible. You can remove a stinger by using the edge of a hard. Remember to do it gently so that you will not hurt the person who got stung. Be careful not to squeeze on the sac or you will risk releasing more venom thus worsening the condition. If you cannot find a hard or pointy object…

The Importance Of Honey Bees To Humans And The Environment

The genius Albert Einstein has once mentioned that when bees disappear, the human race has only four years left to live. Although this saying is quite exaggerated, honey bee do play a big role in everyone’s life. Despite all the news and articles written about the bee population decline, the disappearance of honey bee are still continuously going on. Many organizations are starting to make some effort to safeguard the honey bee but without everyone’s cooperation, honey bee will continue to die. Honey bee decline can lead to a major world crisis.This is because honey bees are very important to human and the environment. Honey bees are responsible for the pollination of at least 40%…

Getting Rid Of Swarms Without Killing Bees

Now that spring is around and the flowers are starting to bloom again, bee colonies prepare to swarm for a new home and expand their population after being stuck for a few months because of the winter snow. During the swarming season, you might see bees flying around. The reason is that they do not just directly transfer from one place to another hive, but they can linger in some area before they finally find a new home. It is much like people traveling and having a stopover. The unfortunate thing is that most people who see bees flying around harshly shoo them away. Bees are often found scary by a lot of people, especially…