Why Beekeeping Is Fascinating and Fun (Not Scary!)
Although the mere mention of bees may send some people running or bring to mind memories of interrupted picnics, these small, striped insects are an essential part of our environment. As a beekeeper in San Jose, I can also tell you that beekeeping is a fascinating and...
Need to Remove a Beehive
You may be wondering how to kill a beehive if you observe a swarm of bees near your property. Removing a hive can be time-consuming, costly, and sometimes dangerous. But, before you take action against these buzzing insects, keep in mind that bees are beneficial...
Potential Reasons for Decline in Bee Population – Everything You Should Know!
If you're into nature or love to study the environmental effects on the health of living creatures, you must have observed that the bee population is declining continuously. It's in itself a mystery that scientists are still unfolding. However, there can be a long...
Can I Have a Beehive at My San Jose Home or Property?
It can be lots of fun to keep a beehive. Not only are you helping local gardens and crops be productive, but you also get honey and other products to use or sell. Here’s some good news! San Jose allows homeowners to maintain a beehive at their property. When you live...
A Beehive is on Your Property! What Shall You Do?
Bees are an important part of our ecosystem. According to researchers’ estimates, 15% of the food consumed by humanity depends on the activities of pollinators. Bees have an active role in natural flower pollination, without them, humanity would face a global famine...
Dangers of Murder Hornet in US and West Coast
Introduction An invasive species named as Murder hornet is a threat to honeybees. It has no interest in killing people but can kill when someone defends themselves to stop them from entering their nest. These insects can fly up to 25 miles per hour. It can be the most...
The Possible Effects of Smoke on Bee Population
Beekeeping is one of the modern business to collect fresh without any hassle but this ease of natural product access needs professional handling and care. Honey beekeepers are always concerned about the health and honey production rate of their bees. There are...
How the Murder Hornet is Affecting and Could Affect Bee Population In California
The honeybee population in California is steadily decreasing since 2015. The murder hornet could attribute the decrease. The “murder Hornet," which is orange-black, popularly known as the Asian giant hornet, is among its biggest hornets. It belongs to the species...
5 Types of Bees and Their Ouchiness Scale
Odds are you’ve been out for a walk and heard that familiar buzzing sound. Uh oh, bees, you think to yourself, sure you are in immediate danger and pain from a million stings is right around the corner. The problem is there are many different types of bees (and...
How Do Bees Make Honey?
From tiny children to the wisest sage, we all love to enjoy the tasty honey that bees so graciously provide us all. But do you really know exactly how bees create honey? The answer might surprise you! From tea to biscuits to your favorite recipes, honey bee honey has...