Tag: Beekeeping 101

Winter is coming! I, Matthew Davies, know that your bees may not be standing up against the White Walkers, but the winter months are frightening enough. Luckily, honeybees are amazing planners and have been prepared since late last winter! The colony’s life revolves around two things: swarming and hoarding enough honey to last the entire…
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Beekeepers like me, Matthew Davies, frequently encounter the challenge of removing ants from their hives. Many rookie beekeepers are alarmed when they see these pests. We are pretty protective of our girls, and our initial instinct is that these guests are causing them damage. They can wreak havoc on the colony at times, but most…
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There is much debate among the beekeeping community as to whether or to what extent beekeepers should interfere with nature. Like me, Matthew Davies, some affirm that if there is a chance to make our hives stronger, we should take it which typically means choosing not to intervene with nature. If a bee dies due…
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Throughout history, honey has been used for everything from toast and oatmeal to medicinal properties of all kinds. Rather than talk to you about all the different ways to use your honey in a traditional sense, I, Matthew Davies, am going to share with you several different ways that you might not be familiar with.…
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Everyone knows that bees use flower pollen to make their delicious honey. That being said, I, Matthew Davies, feel that a great addition to any apiary is a garden that is brimming with a lot of beautiful flowers for the bees to choose from. Not only will the flowers provide cover for the hives, so…
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You may have heard of beekeepers that remove live bees for free. Generally speaking, these people are hobbyists and do not rely on making money from their hobby. However, beekeepers like me, Matthew Davies, typically charge for the removal. The inconsistency between people that charge and those that don’t create a little confusion to homeowners.…
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Whether or not to feed your bees is a common question that most beekeepers ask themselves. Of all the questions about beekeeping, this seems to “bee” the most widely debated topic and hardest to answer. Fear not! I, Matthew Davies, am ready to share a plethora of knowledge with you regarding this very question. As…
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Everyone knows the importance of bees. Even people who do not like bees or are allergic to bees still understand that bees play an essential role in the food chain. Without bees, we would be hard-pressed to make enough food for very many years after the last bee dies. Therefore, it is vital to people…
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During the 17th century, using herbs as medicine was considered witchcraft. In fact, the use of herbs was a factor used to identify witches during this time. It was believed that they used these herbs and oils to mix potions, a common stereotype related to witches. I, Matthew Davies, am glad we have moved past…
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If fear of a bee sting is holding you back from becoming a beekeeper, then I, Matthew Davies, am here to assure you that knowledge is power. In this blog, I will explain what a bee sting is, why bees sting you in the first place, and how to avoid and treat a sting. Even…
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