Ant Moats And How To Keep Your Hive Healthy This Summer

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June 9, 2021

Ant Moats And How To Keep Your Hive Healthy This Summer

As a beekeeper, no matter what, you’re going to face issues with your hive and the colony. It may be due to weather, hive invaders, disease, and other factors, but the best way to avoid any issues is to deploy as many preventative measures as possible. A Beepod is designed […]
May 28, 2021

What Plants To Avoid In Your Pollinator Garden

Part of being a good beekeeper is knowing what food sources to provide your bees and which ones to avoid. It may come as a shock to know that not all plants are good for your bees. In fact, certain plants can be toxic or lead your bees to create […]
May 24, 2021

Bee Adventurous: On Mental Health And What Bees Have Done For Me

I love May. The world is coming back to life and the weather is finally starting to stay nice. Do you know who else loves May? The bees of course. They finally have a sufficient supply of nectar and pollen and now the real honey production can begin. Much like […]
May 21, 2021

Celebrate Endangered Species Day For The Bees

May 21, 2021, is an important day in the bee world. Why? Because it’s Endangered Species Day. According to The Center for Biological Diversity, there are over 2,000 endangered species listed under the Endangered Species Act across the world, about 1,600 of them in the United States alone. Can you […]
May 16, 2021

Planting A Garden With My Mom

My mom and I stand on the edge of her small garden, surveying the warm, tilled earth. “First things first,” she says. “We need good dirt.” Everything I learned about gardening and my appreciation for nature, I learned from my mom. She even taught me the importance of bees! Ever […]