Natural Solutions To Keep Your Colony Thriving

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April 28, 2021

Natural Solutions To Keep Your Colony Thriving

If you haven’t noticed by now, Beepods promotes natural beekeeping. Our slogan is Beekeeping for the Bees, after all. Honey bees have existed on Earth for over 14 million years, which is a lot longer than modern humans. During that time bees have survived despite centuries of bad weather, infestations, […]
January 6, 2021

Beekeeping For Beginners: What Education And Resources You Need To Get Started

Thanks to the rise in technology and the development of modern beehives, it’s easier than ever to become a beekeeper! Now, this isn’t to say that beekeeping is an easy hobby or profession. There are plenty of excellent resources out there to help eager new beekeepers get started. Whether you’re […]
December 24, 2020

The 12 Things We Love About Bees

You know the catchy Christmas tune, The 12 Days of Christmas, right? The singer’s true love sure has an interesting taste in Christmas presents. I can honestly say I don’t know a single person who has ever wanted or received a partridge in a pear tree. Except maybe Erin from […]
November 17, 2020

Discover the Sweet History of Mead – The World’s Favorite Drink

Bees provide so much for us: from sweet honey treats and beeswax for crafts, to products with numerous health benefits.. But, if you’re looking to sip on the sweeter things in life, we promise you that mead is all the buzz. That’s right, honey bees are responsible for the delicious, […]
November 10, 2020

Why Top Bar Hives Are Designed For Bees

Humans have been beekeeping for over 9,000 years. Egyptians first kept bees in clay pots made from the Nile River mud. They would even ferry the hives downriver to fertilize a wide variety of crops. Other cultures such as Celtic and South American, would keep bees in hollow logs or […]