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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Douglas Johnson, a beekeeper from Northeast Washington, taught locals in Ghana about beekeeping. Johnson works as a facilitator with Steele Apiaries, which is a commercial beekeeping organization in Idaho, and his job is to assure the safety of the yards. There are 25 bee yards that contain around 600 total colonies. In return for his…
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The manager and two beekeepers of Fort York National Historic Site are facing a major loss after vandals stole their honey and destroyed several of their hives. Someone broke into three of seven hives to steal honeycombs before running off with the honey. The exposure to the winter cold left at least 46,000 bees dead.…
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Black Cod Marinated with Manuka Honey If you prefer easy recipes with only a few ingredients—that also taste amazing—then this Black Cod marinated with Manuka Honey is perfect for you. Offering a great amount of protein, well matched spices, and all the benefits that come with Manuka honey, this dish can be made by the…
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Our favorite pollinators are helping a ministry teach hard work through the practice of beekeeping. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, at John 3:16 missionary, Beeloved Trading teaches individuals how to become beekeepers, with the mission occasionally using beekeeping to parallel biblical teachings. The products harvested, like their honey, are used to help support the mission and hopefully…
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Kadagu, an administrative district in the state of Karnataka, India, is known for its eco-certified coffee, and the coffee farmers, in a bid to conserve the land they inherited and make better economic returns on profits, have decided to begin raising honeybees as beekeepers. Natural forest ecosystems cover 46 percent of the district, and after…
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A Guide to Bee Stings For someone who is not allergic to bee stings, it’s common to experience itching, redness, and swelling around the sting site, with it hurting for a few hours before subsiding. However, if someone is having an allergic reaction, he or she can have a more serious reaction by feeling faint…
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