Beekeeping

Beekeeping is as much an art as a science. We delve into the world of bee guardianship, offering insights, tips, and techniques. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned beekeeper, there’s always something new to learn.

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What Does Honey Smell Like & Why Does It Smell Bad? (Stinky Honey Explained)

Is your honey or honeycomb giving off a questionable aroma, or maybe you’ve got some local honey and you’re shocked by the smell? Either way, we’ve covered you with five simple reasons your honey smells terrible (and why you might not need to bin it). Let’s jump straight in with the most common reasons for […]

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The Most Common Bee Diseases & How to Prevent Them

If you’re a beekeeper, you probably know your bees are vulnerable to diseases and pests. Part of keeping them healthy and productive is quickly identifying the most common bee illnesses and taking preventive measures to protect your hives and colonies. Let’s take a look at the most frequent diseases affecting honeybees (apis mellifera) today and

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How To Start Beekeeping – A Clear Guide for Beginners

If you’re interested in beekeeping, there’s no better time to start than now. Beekeeping can be a rewarding and fascinating hobby, and it’s essential for the environment too. As bees play a vital role in pollinating crops and plants, beekeeping can help to ensure that our ecosystem remains healthy and balanced. Starting beekeeping may seem

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Beekeeping Suits vs Beekeeping Jackets, What’s Best For You?

Beekeeping suits provide full-body protection from stings, beekeeping jackets cover your torso and arms with a normally detachable hoof that fastens onto the collar of the jacket. Both will stop the majority of stings but are not 100% sting-proof. Beginning your journey as a beekeeper can be a daunting task. Selecting the right hives, the

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The Best Beekeeping Suits Available In The UK 2023

Staying sting-free while managing your hives is key to making beekeeping a pleasurable experience. Beginner and amateur beekeepers are more likely to get stung as they familiarise themselves with how bees behave and act. We’d all love docile colonies that happily let us extract honey without lifting a wing, but unfortunately, this isn’t always the

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