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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A chemical that has widely been considered safe and used on various crops has been discovered to make honeybees susceptible to a deadly virus, as per researchers at Penn State and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “In the lab, we found that the commonly used organosilicone adjuvant, Sylgard 309, negatively impacts the health of honeybee…
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To ensure our horses live long, healthy, and happy lives, it is best to become familiar with some of the common ailments that can affect them. In addition to common health problems, you should also find a local equine vet after you get your horse. Follow his or her advice on deworming and vaccinations, but…
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Thanks to recent tariff cuts in China, Australian honey exporters are expected to profit with booming sales. The China Australia Free Trade Agreement (CHAFTA) have cut their trade expenses, boosting Manuka honey exports. “We’ve had a very good export base into China even with the tariffs, so without them it can only get better,” Australian…
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Manuka Honey Cranberry Baked Brie If there comes a day for a gathering or a party, cheese trays are often a hit for serving to guests. Whether you are hosting or attending, there is always the concern of what to bring, and no one wants to come to a party emptyhanded. Well, Manuka Honey Cranberry…
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Aarey Milk Colony at Goregaon is home to one of the few Mumbai bee farms. Over 20 years ago, Johnson Jacob came to Mumbai from Tamil Nadu, one of the 29 states in India, to harvest bee colonies, hoping to produce honey as a hobby there as well. Today, Jacob is a 52-year-old beekeeper and…
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Pennsylvania honeybees are experiencing trouble as hives begin to deplete. “Statewide, we are holding our own, but we have to replace our bees frequently,” said Charlie Vorisek, president of the Pennsylvania State Beekeepers Association (PSBA) from 2012 to 2016. “We probably bring in over $1 million worth of honeybees from the south every spring to…
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Honeybees and bumblebees are often referred to as the key pollinators of crops, but wild bees like the alfalfa leafcutter bee are still popular among yards and gardens. When it comes to pollinating alfalfa, experts say alfalfa leafcutter bees are 15 times more effective at pollination than honeybees, largely because they’re more adept at prying…
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