Researchers from Texas A&M University have been receiving calls from residents concerned about an increase in bee activity. “It’s unusual this time of year to be getting calls about bee activity, but the warmer-than-usual temperatures this winter have allowed the bees to be much more active than they would be normally,” entomologist Molly Keck said…
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Research into recent hot weather in Queensland and New South Wales, Australia is showing that the weather could lead to far more pest problems for apiarists than originally thought. Dr. Diana Leemon, Queensland’s Department of Agriculture, suggests beekeepers should keep an eye out for the small hive beetle (SHB). These tiny pests could reduce honey…
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Arthritis in dogs is just one of the common health problems pet owners face as their best friends begin to age, but even the most attentive of dog owners seldom notice the warning signs because animals are great at ignoring their discomfort. Dogs may only show signs of pain after their arthritis has become severe.…
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For many civilizations, honey has been essential throughout history. Even today, honey is still sought after as a sweetener and as a beauty aid. While not a country many think of when they think of honey, the United Arab Emirates has organized its first honey festival where local beekeepers will showcase many varieties of natural…
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Farmers in the Kyauk Htet Village in Myanmar began noticing the wild bees living around them. “In the past, we only ate bee larvae and destroyed the natural bees’ nests in the forest to take out the honey, but after we attended a training course, we realized bees are beneficial insects,” said Zaw Myo Thein,…
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Honey can be a key part to any recipe, and a powerful one at that. This recipe is no different, especially if you enjoy honey and take pride in having a sweet tooth. The Manuka honey chocolate cake is simple to make and provides rewards for your troubles that are well worth the effort! It…
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While many countries have been struggling to maintain their honey industry, Romania has increased its honey production enough to become the European Union’s largest producer. In 2015, Romania produced almost 40,000 tons of honey and 20,000 in 2014, with the second and third largest EU producers being Spain and Hungary, who brought in 32,200 and…
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During summer, honeybees are often looked at as pests. However, being a crucial part of agriculture and food supplies, honeybees are miraculous in and of themselves. Considering how important they are as pollinators, here are few things to know about honeybees that may surprise you. No Hibernation Instead of migrating or hibernating through winter months,…
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For those that enjoy sweets but want to stay true to an all-natural product the best option is honey but not just anything that you can buy off the store shelves but rather a truly unique and tasty product that exceeds all expectations. Raw Manuka honey comes directly from New Zealand beekeepers that spend their…
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Among many unusual disorders, one that affects cats and cats only is chin acne, also known as feline acne, and if left untreated, sores can start to develop on a cat’s chin and lips. Feline acne is said to be caused by several factors—stress, a suppressed immune system, poor grooming habits, dermatitis, and other skin…
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A recent study by a global agrochemical company, which concluded there was only a low risk to honeybees from the widely used popular pesticides neonicotinoids, has been called “misleading” in new research published by statisticians from Scotland’s University of St. Andrews. Neonicotinoids, also called neonics, may be implicated in honeybee losses and that of other…
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Down in New Zealand, the home of Manuka honey, poor Manuka nectar flow is expected to result in a 70-80 percent drop this season in Manuka honey production across the country. “Indications so far are there will be a considerable drop in supply,” says Ben Stewart, manager of Gisborne’s First Light Honey processing and packing…
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While every casserole is different, not too many have packed this much flavor with so few ingredients! This Manuka Honey Mustard Chicken and Potato Casserole, sporting garlic and fresh rosemary, offers a family sized meal in hardly any time at all! It’s a dish anyone can make in under an hour, and it takes little…
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Honeybees have been serving as pollinators for millennia, and today they support a multi-billion dollar agriculture industry. However, honeybee health has never been more precarious. Misuse of pesticides, pests within the hive, and climate change are among the threats they face. Most honeybee populations in the U.S. and Europe are showing signs of stress—that is,…
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) acknowledged that three of the nation’s most popular neonicotinoid pesticides pose risks to commercial honeybees. However, in a recent second decision, the agency refused to restrict the use of any deadly pesticides despite evidence of their harm to pollinators. The EPA analysis indicated that honeybees can be harmed by…
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