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Honeybee Swarm Traps

A honeybee swarm trap is a device that is used by beekeepers to capture swarms of bees. A swarm is a group of bees that have left their hive in search of a new home. Swarm traps are typically placed near the location where the bees are expected to swarm and are baited with a substance that is attractive to bees, such as lemongrass oil or honey. Swarm traps come in a variety of designs, but most consist of a small hive or box that is designed to mimic the conditions of a natural hive. The interior of the trap is typically lined with a material that is attractive to bees...
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Learning about Superceder Cells

A superceder cell is a small, cup-shaped structure that is used by bees to raise a new queen. Superceder cells are similar to queen cups, but they are typically smaller and are located on the face of a comb rather than on the bottom of a frame. Superceder cells are used when the hive is preparing to replace the current queen, but is not planning to swarm. This can happen when the current queen is failing or has died, or when the hive is overcrowded and needs to divide into two separate colonies. To create a superceder cell, the bees will fill a small cup-shaped structu...
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Pesticides and Impact on Beekeeping and Honeybees

Pesticides can be a threat to honeybees because they can be toxic to the insects. Bees are exposed to pesticides when they forage for food, as the chemicals can be present in the plants and flowers that they visit. Pesticides can also be sprayed directly on the bees, either intentionally or accidentally. Exposure to pesticides can have a number of negative effects on bees, including reducing their ability to navigate and forage for food, impairing their immune systems, and interfering with their ability to reproduce. Pesticides can also accumulate in the pollen and nec...
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Beekeeping Basics – Protecting Beehives from the Wind

There are a few steps that beekeepers can take to protect their honeybee hives from the wind: Choose an appropriate location: It is important to choose a location for the hive that is protected from strong winds, such as an area with a natural windbreak or a sheltered spot in the yard. Use windbreaks: Placing physical barriers, such as fences or trees, around the hive can help to reduce the impact of strong winds. Secure the hive: Make sure the hive is anchored firmly to the ground or placed on a sturdy foundation to prevent it from being blown over. Use a wind vane: ...
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Myth or Truth: Bees Can Protect Themselves from Pooh!

Bees are relatively small and vulnerable to predators, so they have developed a number of behaviors and adaptations to help protect themselves and their hive. Some of the ways that honeybees protect themselves and their hive from bears and other predators include: Guard bees: Honeybees have a group of workers known as guard bees that are responsible for protecting the hive. These bees will fly out to investigate potential threats and may attempt to deter or attack any animals or humans that approach the hive. Alarm pheromones: When a bee senses a threat, it will relea...

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