Unraveling the Genetic Tapestry of Honey Bees: Alleles and Expressive Genes
Honey bees, those industrious insects that produce nature's golden nectar, are fascinating creatures with complex genetics. Understanding...
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Mike James
Jun 152 min read
Honey for Your Wallet, Harmony for the Environment: Beekeeping Benefits in Texas
Ag Exemption in Texas using honey bees.
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Mike James
Apr 163 min read
Buzzing About the Potential of Bee Venom in Cancer Treatment
New Research is showing that honey bee venom may help in fighting cancer.
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Mike James
Mar 92 min read
The Buzz on Creating a Pollinator-Friendly Vegetable Garden
Pollinators and how to make a garden friendly for native pollinators.
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Mike James
Mar 92 min read
Kinnickinnic Bees: Supporting Our Vital Native Pollinator Populations
Native bees are critical to the overall health of our bees.
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Mike James
Feb 213 min read
Carniolan vs Italian Honey bees
We have used both in our family-run apiary and have strong opinions on the Carni vs Italian honey bee's performance and attitude (if you...
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Mike James
Feb 202 min read
Kroger, Whole Foods, and Walmart Adopt Buying Policies to Protect Bees
Walmart, Kroger, and Whole Foods adopt buying policy to protect honey bees.
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Mike James
Feb 191 min read
New Study on the Use of Cyanopyrafen in Strawberry Cultivation and the effects on Honey Bees
This article discusses a recent study on cyenopyrafen, an insecticide, in strawberry cultivation. The study investigated the...
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Mike James
Feb 162 min read
Harnessing Nature's Defense: VSH Honeybees for Healthy Hives
The Varroa mite casts a long shadow over beekeeping, weakening colonies and threatening their very existence. While chemical treatments...
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Mike James
Feb 162 min read
Artificial Insemination vs. Open Mating: Navigating the Choices for VSH Honeybees
When it comes to breeding Varroa Sensitive Hygiene (VSH) honeybees, two primary approaches emerge artificial insemination (AI) and open...
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Mike James
Jun 20, 20232 min read
Transform Your Lawn into a Pollinator Paradise: The Benefits of Pollinator Seed Mixes
Welcome to our beekeeping blog! Are you ready to turn your ordinary lawn into a buzzing haven for bees and a fluttering paradise for...
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Mike James
Jun 14, 20233 min read
The Art of Beekeeping: Understanding When to Add Supers for Successful Honey Production
Beekeeping is a fascinating and rewarding hobby that not only benefits the environment but also provides beekeepers with a generous...
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Mike James
Nov 15, 20223 min read
Honey Bee Lifespans are 50% less than 50 Years ago.
Lab-grown honey bees survive 50% less than they did in the 1970's.
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Mike James
Oct 26, 20221 min read
Gift Ideas for Beekeepers
Gift Ideas for beekeepers
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Mike James
Sep 21, 20223 min read
Using Thermal Imaging for Beekeeping
Using thermal imaging for beekeeping. Mobile Apps for thermal imaging and FLIR guns to detect beehive colonies
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Mike James
Jul 11, 20223 min read
2022 Prime Day for Beekeepers
Beekeepers can take full advantage of 2022 Prime day.
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Mike James
Aug 29, 20214 min read
What does Ragweed Look Like?
What does ragweed look like? How raw honey may help decrease your fall ragweed allergies.
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Mike James
Aug 26, 20214 min read
Hosting a Beehive- The Easiest way to Have Honey Bees
What is Hosting a Beehive?
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Mike James
Jul 2, 20215 min read
2 of 3- Grafting Queen Bees-
Grafting Italian and Carniolan queens in this episode and things go bad. But we pivot and turn a disaster into a success. If your looking...
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Mike James
Jul 2, 20215 min read
1 of 3- How to Graft Queen Bees
Grafting queen bees 1 of 3
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