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How Long Do Bees Live? The Complete Guide to Bee Lifespans

How Long Do Bees Live? The Complete Guide to Bee Lifespans

Understanding their lifespan is crucial for appreciating their role in our ecosystem and the challenges they face. So, how long do bees live? Honey bees, including worker bees, queens, and drones, each have unique lifesp…
6 days ago
Spring Beekeeping: Preparing Your Hives for a Productive Season

Spring Beekeeping: Preparing Your Hives for a Productive Season

As the cold grip of winter loosens, beekeepers are presented with the critical task of preparing their hives for the spring. This transitional period is crucial in setting the stage for a successful honey crop and e…
Mann Lake a year ago
Choosing Between Package Bees and Nucs (Nucleus Colony)
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Choosing Between Package Bees and Nucs (Nucleus Colony)

For beekeepers looking to expand their hives, the decision often comes down to selecting between a package of bees and a nucleus colony, commonly known as a “nuc.” This choice is crucial in setting the foundation for a t…
Mann Lake a year ago
Should You Open Your Hive Mid-Winter?
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Should You Open Your Hive Mid-Winter?

Many beekeepers often wonder about opening their hives during winter. While conventional wisdom advises against such interventions during the cold season, there's a range of perspectives on this topic. Some emphasize …
Mann Lake a year ago
Pollen Substitutes: What is the difference between Ultra Bee and Ultra Bee Plus?

Pollen Substitutes: What is the difference between Ultra Bee and Ultra Bee Plus?

Pollen Substitutes in BeekeepingJust like most creatures, honey bees require proper nutrition and a healthy diet. Honey bees naturally fulfill these needs by foraging on plants for both pollen and nectar, both of which…
Mann Lake 2 years ago
Beekeeping Classes - June 10th in Winter Haven, FL

Beekeeping Classes - June 10th in Winter Haven, FL

Come bee educated with us! We have a free class available at our Winter Haven, FL location on June 10th for beekeepers transitioning their hives from spring to summer. You must register to attend. Click the link below to…
Mann Lake 2 years ago
Picking Your Honey Bee Breed
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Picking Your Honey Bee Breed

Picking the right honey bee breed for your apiary is an important step in setting up for success. Each breed comes with its own set of strengths and challenges, from temperament and honey production to disease resistance…
Mann Lake 2 years ago
Mann Lake’s Gift Giving Guide for the Holidays
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Mann Lake’s Gift Giving Guide for the Holidays

The holiday season is here, which means finding the perfect gift is on a lot of minds right now. For some this can be a very time-consuming and stressful situation. Have no fear though, Mann Lake is here with the late…
Mann Lake 2 years ago
DIY Candles

DIY Candles

BEESWAX- FROM CAPPINGS TO CANDLES After harvesting honey, the wax cappings and comb can be rendered for candle making. Candles are very popular, and beeswax candles should fetch a premium at your local honey or craft fa…
Mann Lake 2 years ago