There may be a big break to fight off the rapid decline in honey bee populations we see every winter and it comes courtesy of an Argentinian startup company called Beeflow. The company has developed a supplement that can be fed to bees that is like chicken soup for humans. According to Beeflow, the supplement…
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The way Robbie Bell, a local beekeeper in Florida, sees it, there are three major threats to bees right now. Bell if a full-time beekeeper, so he is forced to drive thousands of miles every year to keep his beekeeping business thriving. He has moved his hives off Highway 640 by a reclaimed phosphate mine…
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Honey bees (and the Monarch butterfly) in Idaho officially have a place to go where they will be welcomed with open arms. Earlier this week, the city of Twin Falls, ID announced it is officially part of the Bee City USA and Monarch City USA (which protects the Monarch butterfly) programs to help protect our…
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Manuka honey producers in New Zealand are about to get a major boost from their government in the form of a $5.7 million grant. In an effort to help boost Manuka honey companies in the country, the government is offering up the grant to help fund more scientific research. Once all the details of the…
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Now that fall is here, it is time to start thinking about making some of our favorite comfort foods. What says comfort more than a crème brulee for dessert? The rich custard, the caramelized sugar on top… these are the real flavors of fall and they get even better when you use Manuka honey in…
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Something we have seen far too often is swarms or hives being destroyed simply because people have no idea what to do in these cases. Earlier this year, we reported on a swarm being killed off at a San Diego Padres game. Rather than call a local beekeeper to remove the swarm, an exterminator was…
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Just as the honey industry here in the United States has been impacted by massive losses to honey bee hives, so has honey production throughout Europe. Honey producers all over Europe are reporting numbers that are at or near record lows. In some cases, honey production is only a small fraction of what it was…
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Let’s take a break from the plight of the honey bee for a day to talk about something we have not really discussed in quite some time. As delicious as honey is to eat, there are more than a few skincare applications where it can also be used. Results will obviously vary from person to…
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By now, you are all very familiar with the plight of the honey bee. While most understand the perils of pesticides and weather, one of the less “touted” problems for the honey bee is the actual skill level of the beekeepers responsible for their overall well-being. While this may not technically be killing off the…
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There is always a lot of debate about how much honey you can feed your pet or even if you should feed your pet honey at all. While you can definitely NOT feed any pet honey in large quantities, most reliable sources would say feeding a cat or dog honey in moderation, preferably in treats,…
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There is a new virus that is creating a bit of an uproar around the country. Eastern Equine Encephalitis, or EEE, is a rare disease, but something we are seeing more and more reported cases. While most cases are being reported in Gulf Coast states and the Northeast corridor, the mosquito-borne virus is starting to…
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Recently, the New Zealand Manuka honey industry fired a shot across the bow of Australia by filing a trademark suit to get exclusive naming rights for Manuka Honey. If successful, it will dramatically impact Australia’s ability to take advantage of growing Manuka honey markets, such as China, were Manuka honey is absolutely blowing up right…
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We all know how dangerous pesticides are to our honey bee friends and we also know how challenging this past winter has been to them. There is a third problem for the honey bee that does not seem to be going away anytime soon, and that is the Varroa mite. This, however, is something beekeepers…
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There is a growing trend working its way around this country in the hospitality industry. This new “trend” is for hotels to have their own beehives. While some hotels are hosting their own hives for the obvious reason, many are doing it simply because it is the right thing to do. The Radisson Blu Mall…
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Now that the fall is officially here and many of us spend the weekends plopped on the couch watching football, slow cooker meals are a great way to make sure you never go hungry over the weekend. Personally, I love my slow cooker, as I prepare a meal on Friday night, then let it slow…
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