Harvesting propolis does not harm bees if approached with care. Its volatile nature ensures that bees are constantly replenishing it, and beekeepers can safely collect surplus from seasonal honey supers or traps. By respecting the brood nest and winter stores, we can enjoy the benefits of propolis while allowing bees to maintain the powerful natural defenses that underpin their health.
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Does Harvesting Propolis Harm Bees?
Does Honey Contain Propolis?
Honey and propolis are often treated as separate hive products. Research now shows that propolis-derived compounds enter honey during ripening, changing how we understand both honey, propolis and what happens inside the hive.
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How Children Can Safely Take Propolis: Immune Support & Research
Parents often ask how to give propolis safely to children. This article explains what propolis is, how it supports immunity, what the research shows, and how to use it correctly at home.
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Bee-Splaining: The Truth About Imported honey – EU & Non-EU Honey
Imported honey isn’t always what it seems. From sugar syrups to hidden blends, discover how the EU exposed widespread adulteration and what to look for when buying honey.
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Hay fever and Honey: A Natural Remedy?
Many of my customers ask me about honey and hay fever. they often say they have heard that you should eat local honey to help alleviate hayfever symptoms. Is there any truth in this or is it just an old wife’s tale? Well, to be perfectly honest, it’s a bit more complicated than a simple yes or no. So, let’s take a nose dive, (pardon the pun…), and explore the subject of honey and seasonal allergies a bit more in depth…
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Why do Bees Swarm?
When bees swarm they don’t all leave the hive. Instead, they split the colony into two or more groups, and one will remain in the hive: it is a way not just to find a new location, they do it to make more colonies and keep the species alive.
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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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