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Most Common Bee Species

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Bees belong to the flying insect group and are related to the ant and wasp family. They are significant to the environment because they help in pollination. There are about 25,000 species of bees. However, we have a list of the most common species that you would see in your surroundings. You ought to know about these bees in case you need to deal with them.

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Different Life Cycles of a Bee

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A beekeeper must have knowledge about a honey bee’s life cycle. There are four stages in the life of a honey bee. Egg Larvae Pupae Adult As we know, a colony has three types of honey bees – queen, drone and worker. While the stages in all the three types of bees are same, there is a difference in their development time. We will learn a little more about what happens to the honey bees in these different stages.

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Bee Diseases and their Treatments

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Bees always attract parasites and diseases and most of them stay hidden for a long period. This is why it is significant that a beekeeper always stays alert for signs and symptoms that point to a certain disease of the beehive. Here are some commonly seen bee diseases and how to treat them.

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Is Melted Snow at the Roof of Hive Good?

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Winters are harsh for the honey bees. The beehives need to be cared for else one could risk losing an entire colony of bees. Inspection of the beehives at regular intervals is necessary. During these times you may find the snow on the roof of the beehive to be melted. You might have definitely thought about what the melted snow could mean. A beekeeper must know what happens to a beehive in the winter. This article will help you understand all about the survival of bees in winter.

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How to Deal with Bees Nest?

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Honey bees are amazing builders found in nature, and the hexagonal structures found in the nests is worth being awed off. However, when you find these amazing bee nests unexpectedly in your property, then it might become a reason to worry about. So, in this article, we shall talk about how to deal with Bees’ nest. To handle such a situation, you first need to be aware of which kind of nest it is. You can deal with the nests depending on the type of bees live inside them. Here are the most...

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What is Bee Hotel and Does It Work?

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The bee population is declining worldwide – thanks to the cities and cement world. And famous researchers say that without bees, human species will extinct within a few years of times. This tells you the importance of bees in the world. So, what can you do for safeguarding or contributing a little to save the bee population? A bee hotel is an answer.

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How To Use Honey Extractor

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To extract of honey from honey combs without destroying the comb we require a device known as a honey extractor. It comprises a cylindrical drum holding a frame basket, and by spinning the basket, honey is extracted because of centrifugal force. This is one of the most adapted techniques because the comb and wax remain the same. We have mentioned a mini-guide below through which you will learn to use a honey extractor.

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Tips To Choose Bee Suit

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A beekeeping suit is the first equipment that one will require as a beekeeper. The ideal protection clothing must be comfy to wear, should give you surpassing visibility and adequate protection to feel confident and secure around the bees. Here we will explore several kinds of beekeeping clothing, and you will be able to pick the ideal beekeeping suit.

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Best Honey Extractors in the Market

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A honey extractor is a very useful thing when it comes to honey extraction from the honeycomb. A great extractor will make your work easy and more efficient. There are several honey extractors available in the market, but it becomes very difficult when it comes to buying one. Here is a list of some of the best honey extractors which are best in their jobs and are tested by many professionals.

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Why You Should Paint Your Beehive

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You must have seen beekeepers painting their hives but do you know the reason why they use to paint the beehive, how they paint and what kind of paint colors they use. If you also want to paint your beehive but you don’t know how to paint it and what kind of paint is safe for your bees then continue reading this article. Today we are going to tell you everything you need to know about painting your beehives.

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How Do Your Bees Reproduce?

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Honey bees are interesting creatures and yet are very less talked about. And so, knowing anything at all about them is very scarce. So, today, let us see about the most important and beautiful process of reproduction in honey bees. Here is a brief light on how do your bees reproduce.

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How to Store Bee Bread and Bee Pollen?

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Bee bread and bee pollen are mentioned a lot of times but has anyone mentioned that if not stored properly, these items will degrade and become unusable. So, how to store them? If your interest lies in the honey collection, then this might be your number one question. So, in this article, let us find out all about how to store bee bread and bee pollen.

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