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Are You Ready to Accept Bees into Your Life?
Are you a beekeeper in waiting? Have you ever wondered about the mysterious equipment and rituals associated with beekeeping?
The Shelf Life of Honey: A Sticky Myth Uncovered
I have a confession to make. For several years I’ve been telling classes of children that honey lasts for an incredibly long time, and that honey taken from tombs in Egyptian pyramids is still edible even after several thousand years. It seems I was wrong, and by a large margin.
Grow a Bee-Friendly Garden: Plants That Pollinators Love
Plants for Bees: Regenerative Gardening - Encouraging Pollinators Through Plant Choice
10 Things To Like About Bees
Bees are remarkable creatures, hardworking, collaborative, and essential to our environment and food supply.
Managing Varroa A Holistic Approach
Varroa mites (Varroa destructor) are one of the biggest threats to honeybee colonies. If left unmanaged, these parasites can devastate a hive within 18 months, likely much sooner. For new beekeepers or newbees, deciding how to combat varroa can feel overwhelming. Here are some insights into managing varroa mites, covering chemical and non-chemical treatments and monitoring methods.
Managing Varroa Environmental Interventions
Each method reduces varroa in the hive. Combining methods can lead to significant reduction in mites and reduced treatments.
American Foulbrood (AFB): What Every New Zealand Beekeeper Must Know
American Foulbrood (AFB) is one of the most serious diseases affecting honeybee colonies in Aotearoa New Zealand. Known as the “beekeeper’s disease,” AFB spreads primarily through human activity — particularly the sharing or mismanagement of hiveware and equipment.