The population of honey bees in Europe is dying and it is dying rather quickly. The problem, however, is not what you would think. Yes, pesticides, weather, and the Varroa mite are all part of the equation. However, there is a new factor that is sending a rather loud alarm throughout the industry and it…
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With the right recipe, garlic and honey can drive your taste buds crazy. We all know green beans are healthy and a holiday staple but if you want the kids and visitors to empty their plate, you are going to have to cook them with the right ingredients. The touch of honey in this recipe…
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One of the more popular skincare items, as we recently discussed, is tea tree oil. If you are fan of that, you are going to love Manuka oil. This essential oil has the same properties as tea tree oil, only it has a far more favorable scent to it. For many people, because it may…
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We have heard some pretty interesting stories about people finding hives in their home but we have yet to see one this massive that was holding this much honey. Nicholas Sarro, the homeowner, recently found out he and his wife are sharing their home with about 120,000 bees living in a 7.5-foot hive, which is…
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Whether you actually know what it is or not, you have more than likely heard of tea tree oil. While I would not go as far as to call this a miracle product, I think most people that introduce this product into their skincare routines will find that it does make a difference. While Australians…
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For those of you that are looking for more ways to get the word out about the honey bee crisis, you may want to check out “The Pollinators.” The new documentary goes into detail on the existence of the honey bee and its importance to our food supply. The film does not hold back on…
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I was scouring the internet to find a recipe for a holiday staple where raw honey be used and I think I hit the jackpot on this one. Stuffing is a staple during Thanksgiving and Christmas but it is often bland and very dry. This recipe is packed with flavor and the addition of raw…
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It was only yesterday we made a post about American Foulbrood and a possible treatment. Today, count officials in San Mateo announced there is a possible outbreak of the disease in the area. They are telling local beekeepers to keep an eye out for the disease within their hives. There has already been one confirmed…
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Probiotics are one of the hottest items in the health industry right now. They are featured in supplements, drinks, yogurts, and a host of other products as a way to promote better “gut health” in people. However, a new study shows humans may not be the only “beings” that can benefit from these micro-organisms. A…
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One of the best ways to fix the use of dangerous pesticides is for food retailers to simply refuse products that are farmed using chlorpyrifos, neonicotinoids, glyphosate and other toxic pesticides we know are harmful to honey bees and other pollinators. While several large food retailers have already banned these pesticides, Aldi had not done…
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If you a fan of Instagram, I have a new account you absolutely have to follow. Known simply as “B” on Instagram (@bee_nfluencer), this celebrity bee is creating quite the following as well as making its more than 146,000 followers aware of the plight of the honey bee. I have seen accounts like this for…
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Just because winter is right around the corner, it is not reason to put away that ice cream craving we all get a few times a week. Now, I don’t know about you, but I have noticed the costs of good ice cream have started to go through the roof lately. Rather than paying those…
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Chile used to be able to depend on its spring showers to help grow its plants, but a decade-long drought has made honey bees almost extinct in the area. In the process, export agricultural products are sharply declining, putting Chilean farmers in a very bad financial position. The government is trying to step in to…
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One of the great mysteries in life is just how Mars’ environment would be suitable for human beings. We know we would probably have to live in a controlled environment, but how would that environment impact other life forms on our planet? Researchers tried to answer that question as it pertains to be honey bees…
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There is a new solar project underway at Penn State University. The new 70-megawatt solar project will not only provide 25 percent of PSU’s electricity for the next two decades, but it will also provide a new home for local pollinators. In all, more than 150,000 solar panels will be installed over 50 acres, land…
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