Beekeeping 101

Posted on 15. Mar, 2010 by Ryan.

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Starting right is about starting small and the right path towards succeeding at beekeeping, known as apiculture, is to know the science or simply the basics with beekeeping 101.
At first it may seem a bit complicated and tedious, however, many beekeeping experts agree that beginners should always start small and take off from there.
Ideally, starting [...]

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Bee Pest and Diseases: The Beekeepers Enemies

Posted on 15. Mar, 2010 by Ryan.

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As a beekeeper, your worst enemies are the pests and disease organisms that take residence in the beehives. Many unsuspecting beekeepers have risked losing bees and consequently honey crop to these enemies. You don’t want to be like any of them. As with anything, it is best to take on preventive measures, and it starts [...]

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All About Pollen

Posted on 15. Mar, 2010 by Ryan.

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Pollen and bees have been associated very closely throughout the years. The reason why there are actually mixed flower breeds is because bees continually move from one flowering plant to the next bringing pollen. The process of pollination is done primarily by bees, so it is important to know all about pollen so you can [...]

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About the Bees: The Queen, Workers and Drones

Posted on 15. Mar, 2010 by Ryan.

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Bees are described as flying insects that are tightly associated to ants and wasps. These are popular for their function in pollination, as well as producing beeswax and honey. Bees belong to the super family Apoidea and are a monophyletic, currently categorized by the taxon name Anthophila. You may be surprised to know that these [...]

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