Apimondia 2025 Highlights
Apimondia is the World’s Largest Beekeeping Conference. It is only held every two years. This year it was held in Copenhagen, Denmark. The 2025 Conference saw over 8,000 beekeepers in attendance from over 124 different countries. The conference covers various topics related to beekeeping, such
UF Spring Bee College 2025
Every year the University of Florida hosts several “Bee Colleges”. This year World of Honey attended the Spring Bee College in Gainesville, Florida. What is Bee College? At UF Bee College beekeepers and enthusiasts come together to learn about beekeeping, honey production, and othe
8 Steps to Queen Acceptance
Queen bee acceptance is crucial for the success of your beekeeping operation. When introducing new queens to your apiary, it’s important to follow certain tips to ensure that the existing colony accepts the new queen. This can include techniques such as using a queen introduction cage, providi
Hilo Queen Bee Project
The Hilo (pronounced Hee – Low) Queen Project in Hilo, Hawaii was initiated to develop a productive honeybee line with resistance to Varroa Mites. The project aims to create a bee population that can thrive in the face of this common threat to honeybee health. Through careful breeding and sele
6 Famous Beekeepers
Did you know that there are several well-known celebrities and public figures who share a passion for beekeeping? In this article, we’ll explore some of the famous individuals who have taken up beekeeping as a hobby or a cause. From actors to politicians to musicians, you might be surprised to
Polystyrene vs. Wood Hives : Which is Best for Bees?
Mankind has been working with honey bees for over 17,000 years. Over the years, beekeeping has evolved with new technologies and materials being introduced to improve hive construction. One of the latest advancements is the use of alternative materials such as polystyrene for hive construction,
From Hive to Table: The Raw Honey Production Process
Raw honey production is an incredibly rewarding experience. From the moment you open up your hive and observe the incredible work of the bees, to the moment you bottle and sell your raw honey, the entire process is filled with anticipation and pride. However, for this process to be successful, it is
Honeybees Saved America
During the American War of Independence, beekeeper Charity Crabtree was tending to her bee skeps when she encountered a wounded soldier. He asked her to take his horse and ride to General Washington, to warn him that English Lieutenant General Cornwallis and his army were planning an attack. Just
Cuban Beekeeping: The Island’s Flourishing Industry
Before diving into the subject of Cuban Beekeeping I wanted to share my thoughts on the island. I had the opportunity to visit Cuba in 2007. I hope that you can benefit from my observations. However, my writing cannot substitute for the actual experience. If you ever get an opportunity to visit Cuba
A Visit to VP Queen Bees
VP Queen Bees is a beekeeping business specializing in Artificial Insemination Techniques for isolating the VSH trait in honeybee colonies. I took a trip to Iva, South Carolina to visit Adam Finkelstein and Kelly Rausch the owners of VP Queen Bees. They were kind enough to take the time to show me h