Well, judging by the image on the right, the answer is yes. Ever since I put out the over ripe watermelon the bees have been all over it. The nutrients contained in watermelon are attractive to honey bees. In fact, any fruit with moisture and sugar content are a major draw, especially during a dearth. …
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Coming up with a garden that will accommodate honeybees in a friendly way requires more than the normal planting of flowers for such gardens. Definitely, you desire attracting those bees with those bloom gorgeous flowers but also as they inhabit there they will need water whether in a bee bath, fountain or a pond. Bee …
Wax Moths: How to Keep Them Out Of Your Beehives Wax moths can cause a lot of damage but it does not have to pose a challenge if you know how to deal with them, and either control or prevent an attack. What types of wax moths attack beehives? Wax moths exist in two species; …
Best Gift for Christmas for Beekeepers – With Christmas season just around the corner, it’s high time to start shopping for gifts! If you have a hard time figuring out what to give a friend of yours who is a beekeeper, then don’t worry! We have here a list of a few of the Best …
New Beekeeping Journal Helps Beekeepers Keep Track of All Their Beekeeping Activity. This Beekeeper Journal has been written for both the beginning beekeeper and experienced beekeepers. With this Beekeeping Journal you will be able to: Become a more organized beekeeper. Record your observations. Keep notes and records of your hive activity. Compile and check off …
The best way to reward yourself for your (and your precious bees) hard work is to put to good use the gorgeous honey they’ve been making all year long. If you thought butter couldn’t get any better, just wait until you try this recipe. You’ll fall in love! You’ll put it on anything andeverything in …
The bee population is declining, and beekeepers need to conserve the remaining numbers and provide a right environment for repopulation. However, they cannot do so without facing these common beekeeping challenges for which this article also suggests solutions: Stings Bees sense fear and focus their attack on the face, therefore, wear protective gear which comprises …
There’s a fascination worth pursuing when it comes to bees. They are an amazing, yet small, and very hardworking insect. Are you dreaming of beekeeping? There are beekeeping specific tools and equipment that will be necessary as you begin this journey. Consider an apiary starter kit as you begin this captivating hobby. A place where …
Honey has natural enzymes and nutrients, which are of medical and health benefits. It has thus been used as a remedy for years. Honey still holds on its popularity gaining usefulness in hospitals as its used to treat wounds. All these advantages are however scaled down to unpasteurized honey. Honey found in grocery stores is …