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How Do Bees Fly? The Science Behind Their Tiny Wings
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How Do Bees Fly? The Science Behind Their Tiny Wings

TL;DR:Scientists once thought bee flight was impossible, but research shows honey bees use rapid wingbeats, unique wing mechanics, and powerful thorax muscles to achieve flight. Their method may be less efficient than ot…
Mann Lake 4 years ago
How To Place Your Beehive In The Perfect Location
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How To Place Your Beehive In The Perfect Location

Beekeeping is a surprisingly accessible hobby. Many people think of beekeepers as living on massive farms far away from civilization, but the truth is that honey bees and their hives can thrive in a wide variety of envir…
Mann Lake 4 years ago
Practical Tips for Inspecting a Beehive
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Practical Tips for Inspecting a Beehive

Beekeeping is a surprisingly easy hobby to start. While you need to do your research and purchase all the necessarybeekeeping supplies, the daily life of a beekeeper can be quite simple. Honey bees work hard to sus…
Mann Lake 4 years ago
What Is Cross Comb In A Beehive?
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What Is Cross Comb In A Beehive?

As much as we love ourhoney bees, we can’t always control them. Even the most docile and productive hive is going to go its own way every once in a while. After all, honey bees are still wild creatures that pay mor…
Mann Lake 4 years ago
What’s the Difference: Raw Honey vs Processed Honey?
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What’s the Difference: Raw Honey vs Processed Honey?

You've probably heard the buzz about “raw honey” vs. “processed honey,” whether it's from fellow bee enthusiasts or spotted on labels in the grocery store. And you might be thinking, what's the big deal anyway? Well, the…
Mann Lake 4 years ago
The Objective Of Fall Feeding
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The Objective Of Fall Feeding

This article is written by Blake Shook of Texas Bee Supply and published in Texas Bee Supply Monthly – September 2021. The objective of fall feeding should be to help the bees store enough syrup to survive the win…
Mann Lake 5 years ago
Helpful Tips For First Time Commercial Beekeepers
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Helpful Tips For First Time Commercial Beekeepers

Thanks to the increase in media and public attention, many people are realizing the need to do something about the declining bee population across the world. Bees are an integral part of many ecosystems, and if their …
5 years ago
A Guide To Choosing The Location Of Your Beehive
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A Guide To Choosing The Location Of Your Beehive

Bees are surprisingly versatile and can make their home in a wide variety of environments. This means that, no matter where you live, it’s possible to find the perfect place for your bees to thrive. When you receiv…
Mann Lake 5 years ago
Everything You Need To Know About Honey Bee Swarms
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Everything You Need To Know About Honey Bee Swarms

For many people, walking outside to find a massive group of bees hanging out is a terrifying prospect. However, that’s precisely what can happen during swarming season. Don’t panic just yet! Honey bee swarms are harmless…
Mann Lake 5 years ago
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