For most people, a room at the Indigo Hotel in Downtown Tulsa will cost about $125/night. Ownership, however, has made a concession for bees, and now has a quickly growing colony atop its roof. That’s right, no rooftop lounge or pool, just bees. It is actually the type of story we wish we hear far…
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We are always giving you tips on how to use honey and dishes to make and you are bound to get some of that rich deliciousness on you from time to time. Because of the texture, you are going to want to treat the stain right away to ensure it does not mess up your…
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The case for the honey bee got an unexpected boost this week when the USDA posted about research proving the importance of the honey bee to blueberry crops. The report started off with a bang, stating, “Getting an excellent rabbiteye blueberry harvest required helpful pollinators—particularly native southeastern blueberry bees—although growers can bring in managed honey…
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Dogs love bacon just as much as their masters, so it is no surprise this is a very popular homemade dog treat when they find this in the hand of their owners. This is a fairly simple recipe to make, although it will take some prep time on your part. First, you will need to…
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There is obviously a significant difference in setting in urban and suburban areas. However, nobody has really looked at how these settings differentiate for honey bees… until now. Juliana Rangel from Texas A&M University as well as several of her colleagues dug deep into this topic with their 2019 PLOS ONE study. Generally, honey bee…
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When it comes to summer recipes, we want to try to keep them fast and light. This summer salad is a great way to enjoy the incredible flavor of raw honey without actually packing on the calories. It will only take a few minutes to make and they will be minutes well spent, as your…
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With all of the problems beekeepers are having in keeping their colonies alive, the last thing we needed to see was an accident killing tens of millions of bees. That was the exact scenario, however, as roughly 133 million bees were aboard a truck transporting the bees from California to North Dakota that crashed on…
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As more and more states start to report their 2018 production numbers, there is a very clear trend that honey production is far lower than usual. Wisconsin is yet another state reporting declining production, but the situation is far more serious than just this past year. This is now the third straight year where production…
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The honey industry in the United States has taken quite a hit over the last couple of years. While a recent international study showed a 16 percent decline in colonies, the number here in the states is almost double that. The U.S. Department of Agriculture cites the decline at roughly 30 percent here in the…
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The international honey industry just got more bad news regarding the overall health of honey bee colonies around the world. According to a recent study by the University of Strathclyde, international honey bee colonies were down by 16 percent after the winter. Worldwide Decline in Honey Bees The study surveyed more than 25,000 beekeepers throughout…
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Spring and summer are when the BBQs break out and everyone starts throwing down burgers and ribs. However, and obviously, you cannot eat like that all summer. When you want to enjoy the flavor of grilled meats but also want to watch your calories, salads with grilled meats are a great way to go. This…
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California is supposed to be the land where clean energy and nature are protected, but quite the opposite happened this week during a game. A swarm of bees decided to take up shop just outside the Padres dugout. The game was halted to deal with the situation. Unfortunately, the solution chosen by the Padres was…
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There has always been resistance to touting medicinal benefits of Manuka honey. This is mostly due to the fact the results vary dramatically from person to person. For instance, if I were to use Manuka honey because it worked better than OTC acid reflux medication, you may not have the same results. There is also…
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BBQ season is officially here and what is better than a slab of ribs with the best BBQ sauce you have ever tasted? We dug deep into the recipe books to find something that would not only work with the rich taste of Manuka honey but also something that would work well with a cold…
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Thomas Seeley is arguably one of the most respected voices in the world on the behavior of bees. His new book, “The Lives of Bees: The Untold Story of the Honey Bee in the Wild,” is already drawing wide acclaim. The good news for bee lovers is you do not have to have a master’s…
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