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Our focus is..... well....... on honey bees. Maybe that is obvious, but we cover all things bees not just from the headlines, but for beekeepers on tactics, tools, and just straight-up cool stuff about bees. Don't forget to subscribe!!!!

Honey Bee Gut Biome indicates its ability to be hygienic.

Gut Biomes in Honeybees help in Hygienic Behavior.

We all know honey bees are vital pollinators, but they also face a barrage of threats, from parasites to pathogens. One of their most powerf

Mike James

Mar 313 min read

Buzzing with Business: The Ins and Outs of Shipping Live Honey Bees

How we ship honey bees in packages and nucs throughout the Midwest.

Mike James

Feb 284 min read

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...

Mike James

Dec 9, 20243 min read

Honey for Your Wallet, Harmony for the Environment: Beekeeping Benefits in Texas

Ag Exemption in Texas using honey bees.

Mike James

Jun 15, 20242 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.

Mike James

Apr 16, 20243 min read

The Buzz on Creating a Pollinator-Friendly Vegetable Garden

Pollinators and how to make a garden friendly for native pollinators.

Mike James

Mar 9, 20242 min read

Kinnickinnic Bees: Supporting Our Vital Native Pollinator Populations

Native bees are critical to the overall health of our bees.

Mike James

Mar 9, 20242 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...

Mike James

Feb 21, 20243 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.

Mike James

Feb 20, 20242 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...

Mike James

Feb 19, 20241 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...

Mike James

Feb 16, 20242 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...

Mike James

Feb 16, 20242 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...

Mike James

Jun 20, 20232 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...

Mike James

Jun 14, 20233 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.

Mike James

Nov 15, 20223 min read

Gift Ideas for Beekeepers

Gift Ideas for beekeepers

Mike James

Oct 26, 20221 min read

Using Thermal Imaging for Beekeeping

Using thermal imaging for beekeeping. Mobile Apps for thermal imaging and FLIR guns to detect beehive colonies

Mike James

Sep 21, 20223 min read

2022 Prime Day for Beekeepers

Beekeepers can take full advantage of 2022 Prime day.

Mike James

Jul 11, 20223 min read

What does Ragweed Look Like?

What does ragweed look like? How raw honey may help decrease your fall ragweed allergies.

Mike James

Aug 29, 20214 min read

Hosting a Beehive- The Easiest way to Have Honey Bees

What is Hosting a Beehive?

Mike James

Aug 26, 20214 min read

The Beekeepers Blog-

Gut Biomes in Honeybees help in Hygienic Behavior.

Buzzing with Business: The Ins and Outs of Shipping Live Honey Bees

Unraveling the Genetic Tapestry of Honey Bees: Alleles and Expressive Genes

Honey for Your Wallet, Harmony for the Environment: Beekeeping Benefits in Texas

Buzzing About the Potential of Bee Venom in Cancer Treatment

The Buzz on Creating a Pollinator-Friendly Vegetable Garden

Kinnickinnic Bees: Supporting Our Vital Native Pollinator Populations

Carniolan vs Italian Honey bees

Kroger, Whole Foods, and Walmart Adopt Buying Policies to Protect Bees

New Study on the Use of Cyanopyrafen in Strawberry Cultivation and the effects on Honey Bees

Harnessing Nature's Defense: VSH Honeybees for Healthy Hives

Artificial Insemination vs. Open Mating: Navigating the Choices for VSH Honeybees

Transform Your Lawn into a Pollinator Paradise: The Benefits of Pollinator Seed Mixes

The Art of Beekeeping: Understanding When to Add Supers for Successful Honey Production

Honey Bee Lifespans are 50% less than 50 Years ago.

Gift Ideas for Beekeepers

Using Thermal Imaging for Beekeeping

2022 Prime Day for Beekeepers

What does Ragweed Look Like?

Hosting a Beehive- The Easiest way to Have Honey Bees

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