After a limited ban was placed on neonicotinoid pesticides in the spring of 2014 by the European Union, the hope for beekeepers and honey lovers was that the continent would see an immediate decrease in the amount of the pesticide in honey. Now, almost four years later, nearly one fourth of honey samples out of…
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It’s likely that many have heard tales of bears—black bears, grizzly bears, sun bears, you name it—breaking into bee hives and stealing honey, just like the Winne the Pooh stories many of us grew up reading and having read to us. There is also a good chance you’ve watched plenty of videos of bears performing…
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Since most exotic pets are both quiet and small, they can make great pets for apartments. While you should check your homeowner/tenant agreement to ensure pets are allowed, compact animals like these can usually be made into an exception. If you can, get your permission in writing, and once you’re clear to pick your exotic…
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The decline of honey bees has gotten most of the world’s attention, thanks in large part to the staggering scare that is colony collapse disorder (CCD), which is the enigma that sees entire colonies, specially the thousands of worker bees within a hive, disappear, leaving only the queen, male drones, and immature baby bees and…
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Broncos fans out there can now add another entry to their list of reasons why they love this team—they’re currently acting as hosts to several beehives and thousands of honeybees in the process. As to how this came to be, the team recently doubled its headquarters’ landscape, and grounds director Brooks Dodson noticed flowers weren’t…
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In Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan, which is a small country bordering Armenia, Iran, and the Caspian Sea, the country’s Agriculture Ministry, along with the help of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), hosted a seminar for a new project they’re implementing: “Improving living standards of rural population through increasing productivity in beekeeping.”…
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It’s not uncommon to hear about vandalism in big cities and small towns, but most people expect to hear about graffiti, broken windows, or something similar when they think of vandalism. For Sioux City, Iowa, the form of vandalism that hit their town had far-reaching consequences beyond washing walls or repairing busted car windows. It…
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For those out there who love some tasty beef jerky, it’s turns out you can easily make it all on your own! Rather than emptying your wallet every time you get a craving, just get about two pounds of beef and follow our easy recipe below. Not only will your friends love the taste, but…
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For those who’ve taken on the responsibility of owning a chinchilla, it’s important to remember that they can live out long, healthy, and happy lives when supplied with a good home, plenty of attention and love, and a balanced diet. Ensuring that your chinchilla is cared for properly acts as the best preventative medicine around,…
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The delicious gourmet honey New Zealanders and admirers from all over the world love on toast, in tea, or straight from the jar might become cheaper in price due to changes in Manuka honey’s official definition. As a way of protecting honey lovers from buying lower quality products and strengthening this particular sector, New Zealand’s…
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In many parts of the world, honeybees and other bee species face quickly diminishing numbers that could very easily turn into extinction, with one of the most prominent causes being varroa mites. With this threat being as potent as it is, the beekeeping industries in many countries, such as the one in Australia, are taking…
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For much of the United States, the weather following New Year’s Day is what you would expect of January winter weather—30 degrees for many parts of the central U.S. and low 20s in places on the East Coast. However, some spots on the map are seeing much more favorable temperatures, with places like Las Vegas…
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For those who live outside of California, the wildfires taking place within the state’s borders and their record-shattering devastation may not have had everyone’s attention. However, it surely had the attention of Ventura, California residents Steve and Kelly Nimmer. After being woken up in the middle of the night by a phone call from their…
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Hanukkah may have passed already this year, but that does not mean this traditional dessert needs to be missed out on by anyone, especially when it is made all the better with Manuka honey! Admittedly, it may seem strange to add feta to a dessert recipe, but the crumbling cheese pairs perfectly with the rich…
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Every dog owner knows about feeding dogs chocolate and how it’s terrible idea, but it’s crucial they know about every human food that can potentially harm their dog. With this additional knowledge, you can start offering just healthy foods while keeping the harmful ones out of your beloved pet’s reach. If you’ve had dogs long…
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