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New Bee Book: Heart of the Hive

by Hilary | Aug 8, 2024 | Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers, New Bees

I am excited to announce that my new book, The Heart of Hive, comes out next month! After three years of writing and researching I cannot wait for you all to read it. My goal was to a write a book that shares all the most fascinating bee science in a fun, accessible...

WHY DO BEEKEEPERS CHARGE FOR LIVE BEE REMOVAL?

by Hilary | Jan 9, 2020 | Just for Fun

While it’s true that some hobbyist beekeepers will gleefully remove a colony of bees for free, many beekeepers charge for live bee removal. This inconsistency among beekeepers can create some confusing expectations for homeowners. Unfortunately, it may also...

WHY ARE THE BEES DYING?

by Hilary | Jul 3, 2017 | Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers, New Bees, Troubleshooting

These days, a beekeeper can’t walk down the street without being asked about the bees’ mysterious demise, but answering this question has become so complex and controversial, few are willing to try. Just visit the comment section on any article about this...

HIVE MATES: NEENA GAYNOR OF WORDS LIKE HONEY

by Hilary | Jun 9, 2017 | Hive Mates

Meet Neena Gaynor who started Words Like Honey, a Kentucky based beekeeping venture with an altruistic twist! Words Like Honey donates all of its honey profits to a local food shelter. How sweet is that? Read on to find out more. Tell us about yourself. Where do you...

DEEP CLEANING YOUR BEE SMOKER IN 3 EASY STEPS

by Hilary | Aug 12, 2016 | Equipment, How To

Hi, everyone! It’s Sara writing today to share some tips on how to effectively—and naturally—deep clean your bee smoker without a lot of hassle. One look inside my malfunctioning bee smoker was all I needed to diagnose its disease: filth! My hard-working tool had...