In the hidden world of beehives, an extraordinary process occurs, converting pollen into a nutritional marvel known as bee bread. This transformation isn’t just a survival strategy; it’s a fermentation masterpiece that sparks curiosity and offers potential health rewards for humans.
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What is Bee Bread – Health Benefits and How to Harvest
How to use a Testframe
Many beekeepers jump the gun when they suspect that a colony is queenless and introduce a new queen without verifying that they are in fact queenless and in need of a new royal. Introducing a new queen into a colony that is queenright will lead to the killing of the newly introduced queen. In this practical blog I will discuss how to correctly use a testframe to check if a hive is queenless or not.
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Crystallised Honey – Why Does Honey Go Hard?
Is Crystallised Honey Safe to Eat? Yes! Not only is it safe to eat, it is often also much better than honey that remains liquid for months and even years and never crystallises.
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Bees in Chimneys: Identification, Removal and Prevention
Discovering bees in your chimney can be a cause for concern. While bees are beneficial to the environment as pollinators, having them in your chimney can pose risks to your home and family. In this comprehensive blog post, we will cover various aspects of dealing with bees in chimneys.
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Save our Superheroes – Make a Difference this World Bee Day
World Bee Day is a wonderful opportunity to highlight the importance of our bees. It is also a great time to give individuals and communities tools to take action to protect these important pollinators and ensure that they continue to thrive.
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Swarm Alert! – What to do when you see a swarm of honeybees
If you spot a swarm of honeybees, don’t panic. Stay calm and keep your distance. Swarming bees are not looking to harm you, they are simply looking for a new home. Contact a local beekeeper who can safely remove the swarm and relocate it to a more suitable location.
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Uninvited Guest: The Death’s Head Hawk Moth
The Death’s Head Hawk Moth is a large, striking moth. It is a rare sight in Ireland and the UK, with only a handfull reported each year. However, the moth is known for its strong connection with honeybees. In this blog post, I will explore the fascinating world of Death’s Head Hawk Moths, and their unique relationship with honeybees. I will also shine a light on their place in history, mythology and culture.
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Queen Supersedure in Honeybee colonies
Honeybee queen supersedure is a recurring and inexhaustible topic for discussion among beekeepers. It is something we will all experience at some point in our beekeeping adventures. At the same time, supersedure is something that we seem to know remarkable little about. In this article I will try to shed some light on queen supersedure and what causes it.
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Why is propolis important for bees?
Honeybees are experts at collecting plant resins and turning them into propolis. But what is it that makes propolis so special? Why is propolis so important for honeybees, and what do they do with it?
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