Given their innate curiosity and love of playing, it’s not uncommon for even well-behaved dogs to end up having scrapes and bruises every now and then, leaving Manuka honey stocks running low. Whether it’s from digging holes in the yard, rough play, or chasing something small and furry in the underbrush, it’s safe to call…
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Just as honeybees face considerable obstacles here in the U.S., bee populations all over the world, even those that are somewhat isolated by the sheer luck of geography, are facing threats to their survival. On the small European island country of Malta, which lays less than 100 miles south of the island of Sicily, their…
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Down in Dallas, Texas, word about the decline of honeybees as well as other pollinators has spread to the point that one University of Texas professor has decided to offer something toward the effort to decrease pollinator losses. This senior lecturer, Dr. Scott Rippel, who is also a decorated veteran of the U.S. Army, is…
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While hives are what most people think of when they imagine “bee habitats,” residents of St. Paul, Minnesota are bringing new meaning to the term. As a way of combating further habitat loss, as seen by Minnesota’s 400 various native bee species every year, artists from a local establishment called Public Art St. Paul are…
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As part of a yearlong tour throughout the United States, Hope Pettibon, this year’s American “Honey Princess,” came through Alaska in the past few weeks, making it the 22nd state she’s visited out of the 25 planned this year. Visiting a few schools as well as a Lions Club, Pettibon has worked to educate both…
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This recipe is specifically for pancake lovers out there who only have so much cash they can spare for IHOP, and it is a recipe to hold on to for years to come! Bringing together the perfect flavor combo of banana and peanut butter—and made all the better with Manuka honey—these pancakes stand alone when…
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From hedgehogs, pet rats, to sugar gliders, it’s becoming far more common to hear about everyday folks adopting smaller, unusual animals as pets. With enough research and dedication to the animal’s care, most people can jump onto this trend if willing to put the work in. No one wants to bear the stigma of abandoning…
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When most people imagine a veterinarian’s job description, they likely picture him or her treating dogs, cats, rodents, birds, or even larger animals, such as horses, cattle, or pigs. However, due to brand new regulations at the federal level, vets will soon have to grapple with a new type of “pet” – honeybees. Given the…
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