Honeybees often get a bum rap as being a nuisance. But some local beekeepers say nothing could be further from the truth, which is why they are excited that Hogle Zoo now has three beehives on display.
“A lot of people confuse hornets with bees,” says Jeff Knowlden, a beekeeper from West Valley City, who has volunteered to help Hogle Zoo with this new educational effort on honeybees.
Honeybees are brown, while hornets are black and yellow. Hornets create paper nests, while bees make... Read Full Story
Pesticides, viruses, industrialised farming, fungus... what on Earth is killing our bees? That's the big question being asked at Apimondia, the 41st world apiculture congress, where 10,000 beekeepers, entomologists and other actors in the honey business are gathered in this southern French city until Sunday. Across parts of North America and swathes of Europe, but also now in patches of Asia, bee hives have been struck by a mysterious ailment dubbed Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). At normal... Read Full Story
In the romantic city of lights, the bees are downright busy. Common sense says it is better to keep hives of stinging insects in the countryside, away from city centers packed with people. Yet on storied rooftops and public gardens in the urban jungle of Paris, the bee business is thriving. Bees are disappearing from fields across France and elsewhere in the world, victims of a slow decline in number because of loss of habitat compounded by a recent and mysterious catastrophe variously... Read Full Story
In learning how to keep bees you will find that your planning and your activity is ruled by the seasons. Beekeeping is a wonderful pastime through which you can help to boost the declining honeybee population, not to mention have a ready and plentiful supply of honey. If you manage to produce more honey than you need (which you most certainly will) then you could make a little extra money selling it to friends and neighbors. Although there is no real set time to start, the best time to begin... Read Full Story
Beekeeping is becoming an increasingly popular pastime, but to those new to this hobby it may feel a little daunting at first. This short guide to how to keep bees looks at the basics of beekeeping and aims to give you an idea as to what you will need to do to ensure that your bees remain healthy and productive. Before you obtain your bees you will need to make some necessary preparations, so you will need to make sure that you have all the necessary equipment. Your most obvious piece of... Read Full Story
In tiny urban gardens, Britons are doing their bit to counter the mysterious worldwide decline of bees -- they are starting to keep their own. The ancient art of beekeeping is enjoying a renaissance in Britain, fuelled by concerns about the provenance of food and the desire to do something for the environment. Jon Harris, 43, was a bee novice just six months ago. Now, with hundreds of bees buzzing around him in his white protective suit, he lifts the frames out of the hive in his compact... Read Full Story
In tiny urban gardens, Britons are doing their bit to counter the mysterious worldwide decline of bees -- they are starting to keep their own. The ancient art of beekeeping is enjoying a renaissance in Britain, fuelled by concerns about the provenance of food and the desire to do something for the environment. Jon Harris, 43, was a bee novice just six months ago. Now, with hundreds of bees buzzing around him in his white protective suit, he lifts the frames out of the hive in his compact... Read Full Story
Learning how to keep bees may feel a little daunting at first to the uninitiated. In fact it is easier than you might think and it is just as possible in urban areas as it is rural areas. It does not take a great deal of work either - it is more a matter of regular maintenance in order to prevent possible problems. Your first consideration is your beehive. There are many different types available, but the most commonly used around the world is the Langstroth. Different beekeepers have... Read Full Story
In tiny urban gardens, Britons are doing their bit to counter the mysterious worldwide decline of bees -- they are starting to keep their own. The ancient art of beekeeping is enjoying a renaissance in Britain, fuelled by concerns about the provenance of food and the desire to do something for the environment. Jon Harris, 43, was a bee novice just six months ago. Now, with hundreds of bees buzzing around him in his white protective suit, he lifts the frames out of the hive in his compact... Read Full Story
In tiny urban gardens, Londoners are doing their bit to counter the mysterious worldwide decline of bees -- they are starting to keep their own. The ancient art of beekeeping is enjoying a renaissance in the capital, fuelled by concerns about the provenance of food and the desire to do something for the environment. Jon Harris, 43, was a bee novice just six months ago. Now, with hundreds of bees buzzing around him in his white protective suit, he lifts the frames out of the hive in his... Read Full Story
