ATHOL –— Peter Niemi has roughly 2,000,001 helpers at his business.One is his son, Jeremey LeBlanc. The other 2 million are Russian honeybees.Niemi operates Niemi’s Apiary, a relatively small-scale operation at his home at 183 Drury Ave. He has 25...
Honey has long been used as a natural remedy for many ailments.
Research has found that several factors have hampered bees’ ability to create honey over the past decade
We have all consumed honeybee products in one way or another. However, most of us may even not be aw
What is migratory beekeeping? Migratory beekeeping is raising bees with the goal of traveling to multiple honey flows to pollinate crops.
At the heart of World Honey Bee Day is a mission: to shed light on the indispensable role these tiny creatures play in our daily lives
Update Spring 2015: Two years later our little urban apiary is as beautiful as ever! It is everyone’s favorite place to hang out and is the focal point of our yard. The ducks make their nests…
What is the best beehive for beginners? Here are 6 secret to help you choose the best hive for happy bees and profitable beekeepers.
Enter the world of beekeeping as we learn 'What is an Apiary?' From its fascinating origins and pronunciation to the practical advantages.
Due to the need of food for bees, there is still a great amount taken because of how much honey the bee make. So, there’s the question?
Bees are central to the food pollination system in the US. This ‘breakthrough’ vaccine could save them from fatal diseases.
Synopsis : A recent study shows increased overwinter colony survival of ‘covered’ hives wrapped in Correx and with insulation under the roof. What provides the most benefit, and are the results as clear cut as they seem? Introduction A recent talk by Andrew Abrahams to the Scottish Native Honey Bee Society coincided with me catching up my {{1}} backlog of scientific papers on honey bees. I’d been reading a paper on the benefits of wrapping hives in the winter and Andrew commented that he di
Thousands of bees turned up in Dian's backyard one morning. There was nothing to panic about, beekeepers say.
A beekeeper's wife's life is unique and multifaceted, often intertwined with the rhythms of nature and the demands of beekeeping. She plays a crucial role in the apiary, contributing to the maintenance and success of the bee colonies. Her responsibilities can range from assisting with the daily upkeep of the hives to managing the business aspects of the beekeeping operation. This includes preparing equipment, bottling honey, managing finances, marketing products, and sometimes even educating the public about bees and their importance to our ecosystem. Her involvement is pivotal, ensuring the beekeeping enterprise runs smoothly and efficiently. Beyond the technical aspects, the beekeeper's wife often nurtures a deep connection with the bees, understanding their behaviors and needs.
European beekeepers worry about honey production and world food supply due to effects of pesticides, climate change and parasites.
It might be a weird subject to read about, (it was even weirder to research) but the reproductive practice of the honey bee is a fascinating thing!
Cathy Isom has covered many different areas of..... five breed of honeybees, and a little about finding the common breed of honeybee that is
