Do you need a full bee suit? If you have started the fine art of beekeeping, you may have questioned whether or not you really need to wear a full bee suit. The truth is, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer, but rather a matter of opinion and location. Still, we have some facts that you …
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Beekeeping can be an incredibly rewarding experience: not only do you get sweet, golden honey from your own backyard hives, but the bees also pollinate native flowers and important food crops, like those in your vegetable beds or orchard. Plus, there’s nothing quite like sitting in a garden full of beautiful flowers and listening to …
One fun aspect of keeping bonsai is being able to show off your hard work. Here we will look at some great bonsai display tables, as well as tips on how you can choose your own. First, let’s define what they are. Just what are bonsai display tables? Bonsai display tables are small, specially designed …
The scaly leg mite is a common parasite found in backyard chicken flocks. Let’s discuss the signs, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of scaly leg mites in chickens. What Are Scaly Leg Mites? Scaly leg mites (Knemidocoptes mutans) are external, burrowing parasitic mites that live on the legs of chickens. They are round with four legs …
Aloe vera is a beautiful landscape plant that beautifies landscapes in Mediterranean climates around the world, but they also make cool houseplants. Learning how to care for an aloe vera plant couldn’t be easier. Aloe vera is also a useful plant for medicinal purposes that no home should be without. Anyone can grow aloe. In …
Do you need a rooster in your flock? I get asked this question a lot in my Facebook group and the answer is not always black and white. There are definitely pros and cons to having a rooster in your flock. Let’s talk about them before you decide. Do You Need A Rooster In Your …
If you are a new beekeeper, you may wonder why it is necessary to mark your queen bees, which we will explain and the best method to do this. The challenge with marking your queen is to use a method that will not harm the queen and one that will stay on the queen for …
Many new beekeepers get their first colony of bees in the form of packaged bees that they have ordered from a supplier. The package will include a colony of bees, a queen, and a feeder containing sugar water to sustain the bees during their journey. Once they arrive at your location, you may wonder when …
Mann Lake is one of the premier beekeeping suppliers, producing and distributing some of the most highly regarded supplies in the industry. This company offers a wide range of beekeeping supplies and materials, but are they any good? What are the most popular Mann Lake beekeeping supplies, and are they worthwhile? Mann Lake supplies all …
Beekeeping supplies are readily available on the modern international market, but there are so many suppliers and companies to choose from, selecting the best equipment from the best supplier can be a challenge. One such supplier is Dadant & Sons, and many beekeepers are interested in the quality and worthiness of the supplies provided by …