Verbal contracts are hard to prove, especially if the other side is saying “I never agreed to that!” 🙄 Whether you are a hobbyist, sideliner, or commercial beekeeper, when putting hives on other peoples’ land, it is best to create a written document outlining the terms of the arrangement. Benefits of a Written Contract for…
Read more
Aerial mosquito control can be good for animals and people in your community (it helps reduce Zika and West Nile Virus) but is definitely bad for any bees that get caught in the fog. There are multiple steps that both you and the local, state, and federal government can take to reduce the impact…
Read more
Neonicotinoids are a class of insecticides that are known to specifically harm pollinating insects such as bees and butterflies. Two 2017 studies found that the levels of neonicotinoids typically used in industrial agriculture won’t kill a hive right away, but will wipe them out slowly over time.