Honey bees are not the same as bumble bees, wasps and yellow jackets. The scientific name for the honey bee that we have in America is Apis Mellifera. Apis Mellifera is actually one of eight species of honey bees. Apis Mellifera actually means “honey carrying bee”. This is slightly incorrect in [...]
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As a beekeeper, you must understand several important factors regarding your queen. The queen is the most important bee in the entire colony. She lays the eggs. She determines the overall health and productivity of the colony. She even influences how hygienic her daughters are toward mites and disease. And [...] When getting started in beekeeping, a common question is, “How many hives should I start with?” Many people who are first starting out wonder if they can handle more than one hive. They rationalize that if beekeeping doesn’t work out, then it is easier to get out of it with only one [...] Regarding selling honey, you have to develop a clientele. There are many ways to develop a clientele, such as posters in area stores, ads in your newspapers, etc. Tell the groups you participate in (community groups, school groups, committees, etc.) that you have honey to sell. Email all your friends about [...] |
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