We have heard some pretty interesting stories about people finding hives in their home but we have yet to see one this massive that was holding this much honey. Nicholas Sarro, the homeowner, recently found out he and his wife are sharing their home with about 120,000 bees living in a 7.5-foot hive, which is…
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Whether you actually know what it is or not, you have more than likely heard of tea tree oil. While I would not go as far as to call this a miracle product, I think most people that introduce this product into their skincare routines will find that it does make a difference. While Australians…
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For those of you that are looking for more ways to get the word out about the honey bee crisis, you may want to check out “The Pollinators.” The new documentary goes into detail on the existence of the honey bee and its importance to our food supply. The film does not hold back on…
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I was scouring the internet to find a recipe for a holiday staple where raw honey be used and I think I hit the jackpot on this one. Stuffing is a staple during Thanksgiving and Christmas but it is often bland and very dry. This recipe is packed with flavor and the addition of raw…
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It was only yesterday we made a post about American Foulbrood and a possible treatment. Today, count officials in San Mateo announced there is a possible outbreak of the disease in the area. They are telling local beekeepers to keep an eye out for the disease within their hives. There has already been one confirmed…
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Probiotics are one of the hottest items in the health industry right now. They are featured in supplements, drinks, yogurts, and a host of other products as a way to promote better “gut health” in people. However, a new study shows humans may not be the only “beings” that can benefit from these micro-organisms. A…
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One of the best ways to fix the use of dangerous pesticides is for food retailers to simply refuse products that are farmed using chlorpyrifos, neonicotinoids, glyphosate and other toxic pesticides we know are harmful to honey bees and other pollinators. While several large food retailers have already banned these pesticides, Aldi had not done…
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If you a fan of Instagram, I have a new account you absolutely have to follow. Known simply as “B” on Instagram (@bee_nfluencer), this celebrity bee is creating quite the following as well as making its more than 146,000 followers aware of the plight of the honey bee. I have seen accounts like this for…
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