Southeast United States Honey Report
Honey Report for the Southeast United States including market conditions and pricing.ALABAMA: No report issued.FLORIDA: Temperatures and precipitation were about normal for the month. Bee health was considered to be good. Most beekeepers were finishing up mite treatments and hive splitting early in
A Brief History of Beekeeping
Ancient Beekeepers:o Beekeeping dates back at least 17,000 years. o Primitive man gathered honey from bee colonies in hollow trees and rock crevices. This practice is still carried out in many places. o Approximately 6,000 B.C. an unknown artist created a rock painting in La Arana shelter, eastern S
Beekeeping Tools and Equipment
This is a general introduction to the basic tools and equipment the beekeeper requires. The Hiveo The Langstroth hive is still the most commonly used hive.o In the US there are three sizes of super: Deep, Medium, and Shallow.o The hive should be placed level and protected from pests. The Smoker o Us
What Type of Honey is Best?
We receive this question frequently. There are so many varieties of honey available these days. How do you know what type of honey is best? Well, the answer is not very simple. Choosing the best variety of honey is often a matter of personal preference. However, as a honey connoisseur myself, I can
Types of Honey Bees in a Colony
Types of Honey Bees: o Workers – infertile females o Drones – males o Queens – fertile females o Male bees do not have stingers. o Only the workers gather honey, pollen, and propolis and build the combs. Physical Characteristics: o Bees have an exoskeleton covered with with a thick coat of hai
Beekeeping Yearly Schedule for Florida
Here are the notes for beginners in Florida regarding the steps each beekeeper must take to maintain healthy hives. This information can be applied to other areas of the country as well, just adjust the dates according to your local conditions. First Inspection of the Season:Do not walk across the b
Cost of Beekeeping
One of the first questions to come up at Beekeeping classes is, “How much does it cost to keep Honeybees?” This is a very good question. Most hobby or back yard beekeepers will keep one or two hives their first year. I always suggest keeping two hives so you can compare the difference. You will
Ants vs. Bees
I wanted to share my experience with the challenges I have been having with Bull Ants in the bee-yard. Bull Ants are a constant threat to your bees. If you have a weak colony the Bull Ants can quickly attack the bees in an effort to claim the honey in the hive. Once the Bull […]
How To Treat A Bee Sting Near The Eye
I received a painful bee sting to the lower eyelid. I was creating a split from one of my thriving colonies when a guard bee flew up and landed beneath my glasses. Before I could remove my glasses the bee stung me right on the edge of my lower eyelid. I went inside and removed […]
Honey Ranks as Americans’ #1 Preferred Sweetener
The sweetener made by Mother Nature claims the number one spot among Americans as their most preferred sweetener. The ranking, revealed in the National Honey Board Consumer Attitudes & Usage Study 2020, asked consumers to choose their favorite from among several common sweeteners, including whit