After multiple years of only bad news, the United States’ Department of Agriculture recently released a new report on honeybee colonies with some positive numbers. As of April 1, 2017, U.S. commercial honeybee colonies numbered 2.89 million, which is a three percent growth from the previous year. Even better, the number of colonies lost has…
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In New Zealand, where the growing of Manuka has become all the rage as demand for honey grows around the world, recent research indicated that Manuka may do more than just provide the world with rich, high-quality specialty honey. The Manuka bush, once thought of decades ago as a weed to be eradicated from pastures…
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For those who have gotten a taste of the bagel sandwiches most shops offer now but don’t want to spend as much money on them as they cost, there is an easy solution to your dilemma – make your own bagel sandwiches, starting with this egg salad bagel recipe with Manuka honey roasted bacon! This…
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When it comes to raising a pet skunk, potential owners would be wise to do their homework first. Learning recommendations for their diet, any vaccines they need, as well as their general behavior is required to successfully own and care for a pet skunk. It’s also important to note that vets who are familiar with…
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A recent study, published back in April 2017, has taken the study of bees and brought in a twist worthy of Game of Thrones or The Tudors, finding that some species of stingless bees, specifically Scaptotrigona depilis worker bees, can become queen slayers if a hive’s queen produces sterile male offspring, at which point a…
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Last month on August 19, the U.S. held its ninth annual National Honey Bee Day, where honey bee and pollinator organizations around the country not only tried to build awareness of honey bees and educate the public, but they also planted new pollinator habitats at various public locations. In Naperville, Illinois, such an effort took…
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When a hive becomes too large to survive as it is, half the hive splits off with a new queen and becomes a swarm, which searches out new locations to call home. When this happens, the very large swarm of bees can end up in the strangest of places – sheds, tree branches, bike tubes,…
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As word spreads about the decline of honeybees and the ways in which ordinary folks like us can help, more stories keep popping up that indicate just how powerful communities can be when they come together for one purpose. This story, which comes out of Jamestown, North Dakota, revolves around two groups of people who…
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