Carniolan bees are one of the most popular types of bees in North America. They hold several positive characteristics, such as being excellent honey producers, withstanding cold climates, and controlling the spread of diseases. One of the few drawbacks of owning a Carniolan beehive is its aggression potential. Although the bee species is relatively gentle, …
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Nourishing your bees and providing them with food is essential for their survival and growth. Luckily, there are plenty of options out there when it comes to feeding bees. However, two of these options are fairly more common than others, which are frame feeders and top feeders, so which one of them should you go …
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The hybrid bee breeding market is expanding due to the multiple benefits the practice poses on hive growth and honey production. Breeding an Italian Carniolan hybrid bee will give you the pros of both separate species, limiting undesirable traits. You can take advantage of a Carniolan bee’s organized brood production and the Italian honey bee’s …
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Two of the easiest types of bees to take care of are leafcutter bees and mason bees. While most bees live in colonies, relying on their queen, these two bees are solitary! So, what’s the difference between leafcutter vs. mason bees? The main distinction between these bees is their nesting material. Mason bees and leafcutter …
Bees are one of the world’s most valuable insects for many reasons. Not only do they produce honey, but they’re also incredibly efficient pollinators. Without them, most of the flowers on Earth would disappear in a matter of months. Because of that, these little critters are exceptionally important for our ecosystem. There are many types …
The warm humid air inside a beehive will naturally rise up and exit the beehive. However, when it’s cold outside, the air is cooled down immediately as it exists, and cold air doesn’t hold moisture well. As a result, the moisture (water vapor) condenses at the top of the hive and starts to drip down …
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Just like all the creatures on earth, honey bees have various breeds. Russian and Italian honey bees are two of the most common bee species. When it comes to Russian honey bees vs. Italian bees, you can’t say there’s a breed better than the other. Generally, each type of bee can work best in specific …
With a great temperament and a high honey production rate, Italian bees are almost a standard in the world of beekeeping. But they’re not the only option, and they’re not the most resilient type, either. A while back, a new player popped into the scene as the quintessential tough guy: the Saskataz hybrid. So, what’s …
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Bees are highly beneficial and productive fellow earth inhabitants. They’re peaceful for the most part, but if you make them angry -unintentionally or not-, you’re likely in for a painful sting. Various home remedies can treat bee stings, one of which is the juice of a cigarette! Keep reading to find out how tobacco on …
Many people mix up yellow jackets and honey bees, and it’s perfectly understandable. The two winged insects have bodies of a similar size, stripy pattern, and color scheme. Even their buzzing sounds are alike! That said, yellow jackets and honey bees are entirely different insects. One is a type of wasp while the other is, …
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