The bee suit, or beekeeping suit, might be the most helpful piece of equipment used by beekeepers. This garment allows us to get up close and personal with our bees, to carry out inspections unimpeded, and makes most beekeepers feel extra safe and comfortable when handling bees. Bee suits are especially important for beginner beekeepers, …
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How to Clean a Bee Suit
What Are The Health Benefits of Propolis?
Propolis is renowned for its potent anti-microbial and anti-viral properties. It has been used for thousands of years to support immune health in humans and as a natural antioxidant. In ancient times, propolis was widely used to boost health, relieve ailments, heal wounds and in embalming processes.
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Wax Moth Treatment
The greatest threats when storing drawn comb for longer periods of time are mice and rats, mould, and wax moth. In this article I will guide you through how to perform effective wax moth treatment before putting boxes of drawn comb in storage for winter.
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Cleaning Beehive Frames and Equipment
Clean frames and comb are nicer to use than old, dirty ones. But that is not the reason we should endeavour to keep our frames clean and the comb fresh. Both frames and comb, as well as other hive equipment, can harbour a wide range of organisms known to negatively impact honeybees.
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Q&A How to Sow Wildflowers
Are you preparing a patch for wildflowers for bees and butterflies in your garden? Or going all out with a wildflower meadow? Here are some of the most frequently asked questions and answers when it comes to sowing and growing wildflowers.
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Bee Pollen – Health Benefits & How to Harvest
There is a growing market for pollen products for human consumption as a health food and performance booster. In this article we explore the health benefits of pollen and how to harvest, process and store bee pollen.
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Fake Honey vs Real Honey
Honey fraud is big business. How do you tell the difference between real and fake honey & why should we be concerned about imported honey?
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Beeswax Bloom
Have you ever noticed a white film on your beeswax candles or honeycomb? Do you know what makes beeswax candles look aged and rustic? If you are curious about these questions, then you are in the right place. In this blog post, I will explain what beeswax bloom is, why it happens, how it affects the quality of beeswax products.
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Honey Roasted Carrots
Honey roasted carrots are perfect for using up seasonal and organic carrots that are sweet and tender. This recipe is easy to make, healthy and nutritious, and suitable for the whole family. You can enjoy it on a weekday or weekend, as part of a roast dinner or a salad.
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