We’ve learned that we use a variety of products that come from bees—from honey to propolis to beeswax products. There is an infinite number of ways to incorporate bee products into daily life…and one of those ways is by using beeswax wraps! What are beeswax wraps? Beeswax wraps are wraps used in the kitchen to…
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Without bees, we would not have many of the vegetables and fruits we eat every day. Pollinators such as bees, birds, bats, beetles, and other small insects pollinate over 1,200 crops. Between $235 and $577 billion of annual global food production depends on the direct contributions of pollinators, and almost one out of every three…
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Like every living organism on Earth with several subspecies, there are many different types of honey bees, each with their own traits. Apis mellifera, the western honey bee or the European honey bee, is the most common honey bee in the world. Apis mellifera consists of several subspecies of honey bees that vary based on…
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Beekeeping is a complex occupation that requires extensive knowledge and skill. As a result, beekeepers put in a lot of time and effort to care for their bees, hives, and equipment. Bee insurance is an integral safeguard for beekeeping operations, protecting beekeepers and their hives from damage, product liability, and injury liability. Why should beekeepers…
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To survive and grow as a colony, honey bees need access to sufficient amounts of flowering plants and trees year round. This has been severely impacted by urbanization throughout the past few decades. Currently, over half of the world’s population reside in urban areas, and it is expected to rise to 70% between 2020 and…
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Although the honey industry may seem sweet, there’s something fishy going on. In the last 20 years since 2018, honey consumption has increased by over 40% as people search for healthier alternatives to sugar and are attracted by the benefits that honey offers. In 2016, 35% less honey was produced by American bees than 20…
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When you first think about keeping bees in your backyard, you may initially start thinking about supplies, the bees themselves, hives, and space in your backyard. However, before you can even start assembling your beekeeping gear, one question must be answered: Am I even allowed to have bees on my property? Your city or town…
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Dearth is a difficult time for all bee colonies, and it occurs when there is a shortage of nectar-producing flowers in a colony’s foraging region. Flowers that normally produce nectar may not during times of stress, such as a drought. Dearth can be disastrous to colonies because a whole population can starve to death if…
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