Did you know that a single honey bee colony can face up to 20 different pests and diseases? It’s a jungle out there for our buzzing friends! But fear not, fellow beekeepers – that’s where Integrated Pest Management (IPM) comes to the rescue. IPM isn’t just a fancy term; it’s the superhero cape your bees […]
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Did you know that a healthy beehive can house up to 60-80,000 bees? That’s a lot of little lives in your care! But how can you tell if your buzzing buddies are thriving or just barely surviving? There are so many factors that affect their health; parasites, disease, pesticides, pests, pathogens and poor nutrition. Fear
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Did you know that a single honey bee colony can consume up to 200 pounds of honey in a year? That’s one sweet tooth! But honey isn’t just a treat for bees – it’s the fuel that powers these tiny marvels of nature. In 2024, as our bees face unprecedented challenges, understanding and providing proper
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Embarking on your first year of beekeeping? Buckle up for a sweet adventure! Did you know that humans have been keeping bees for over 9,000 years? That’s right, we’ve been buzzing alongside these fascinating creatures for millennia! But don’t worry, you don’t need thousands of years of experience to get started. In fact, 2024 is
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Bzz! Did you hear that? It’s the sound of healthy bees – a beekeeper’s dream! But did you know that honeybees can fall victim to over 20 different diseases? That’s right, our buzzing buddies aren’t invincible, and identifying these pesky problems early can mean the difference between a thriving hive and a colony collapse. Whether
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Ah, the warm glow of a candle – there’s nothing quite like it! But did you know that your choice of wax can have a big impact on the environment? As someone who’s been crafting candles for years, I’ve found myself in the middle of the great beeswax vs. soy wax debate more times than
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Did you know that the average American uses 156 plastic sandwich bags per year? That’s a lot of waste! But here’s the buzz: beeswax food wraps are the eco-friendly alternative taking kitchens by storm. I’ve been using these nifty wraps for years, and I’m excited to share my tried-and-true method with you. Let’s dive into
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Ready to pour some creativity into your beeswax candle making? You’re in for a treat! Did you know that the ancient Egyptians used reed molds to shape their beeswax candles as far back as 3000 BC? Talk about a bright idea! Today, we’re diving into the fascinating world of beeswax candle molds. Whether you’re dreaming
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Ah, the joys and occasional frustrations of beeswax candle making! If you’ve ever found yourself puzzling over a wonky wick or a tunneling candle, you’re not alone. Did you know that even the ancient Egyptians, who first used beeswax candles over 5,000 years ago, likely faced similar challenges? Today, we’re diving deep into the world
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Ah, the gentle rhythm of dip, cool, dip, cool… There’s something almost hypnotic about crafting dipped beeswax candles, isn’t there? Did you know this method dates back over 1,500 years? The ancient Romans were among the first to perfect this technique, creating candles that were not just sources of light, but works of art. Today,
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