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Checklist Beesupplies – The right start!

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My smoker fueled with Hemp Pellets

Beekeeping Material Checklist

Currently it is winter time, although there is not much bee work to do. It is now the time for the beekeeper to prepare all his equipment for the new season.

Material preparation is a minor thing to do in the winter and I often postphone it to the beginning of the season.But you will notice if you prepare well in advance it will save you a lot of busy last minute nights of preparation.

I made a small list for myself to help me herinner on what is needed for the next beekeeping season. This list can be used by the more experienced beekeeper or for the beginner to set up basic beekeeping kit. [Read more…] about Checklist Beesupplies – The right start!

Honey Bee Pheromones – How Honey Bees Communicate

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Fanning bees
Fanning bees

 Bee senses

Bees are very sensitive beings, when i started to read about communication within the hive and among different bees. You start to wonder “how is this all possible?” and “How do bees communicate?” You will soon discover bees can almost be seen as superhero’s with extraordinary senses and powers. Such a small insect, with such amazing abilities.

Within the hive there are different ways to communicate. Communication is done by vibration, the flower dance and most importantly pheromones. [Read more…] about Honey Bee Pheromones – How Honey Bees Communicate

Honey Bee Drone – The lazy Brother

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There are no drones harmed in the picture.

Drones

In this post we will introduce the last one of the main hive inhabitants the drones, first we met the worker bees and the queen.

The main task for the drone is propagating the queen. The drones are mainly available during the summer. The drone is obviously larger than her working sisters. The drone is somewhat larger, but does not have a stinger. [Read more…] about Honey Bee Drone – The lazy Brother

Queen Bee – Both Slave and Royalty

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In the middle the queen bee on a deloped brood frame

Queen Bee

For me the queen bee is very special. It is very inspiring to realize that one small bee can lay all the eggs in the bee hive. The total bee count can be in the summer in the 40 thousands. And all these bees are coming from only one bee. Off course the worker bees are equally important in the hive. But the queen is putting up the most stress. She is both the slave of the worker bees and the ruler of the worker bees. In this article we will follow the birth till dead of a new queen. [Read more…] about Queen Bee – Both Slave and Royalty