What Exactly is Bee Pollen and Why Is It So Good For Me?
This question gets asked to us all the time, as people hear of bee pollen and its benefits but aren’t sure where it comes from. So here’s the story in a nutshell. Bees pollinate flowers and plants by transferring pollen from one flower to the next, which... read more
Scientists discover bees can ‘turn back time,’ reverse brain aging
When older honeybees take on the duties of younger bees, their brains get younger! Click here for the full story. Scientists at Arizona State University have discovered that older honey bees effectively reverse brain aging when they take on nest responsibilities... read moreRoyal Jelly – The Most Amazing Superfood
A Powerhouse of Nutrients! The health benefits of Royal Jelly are extensive and universities around the world are now studying this magical compound more and more frequently in an attempt to further understand it. This highly coveted superfood contains B5 and other B... read more
The Wealth of Health in a Honey Bee Hive
What if there were a food that could give your body all the nutrients it needs, protect you from disease, fight infection, give you energy, speed the healing process, and slow the aging process? Science has tried, but simply cannot manufacture anything like this.... read more
Farmers Shift Towards Biopesticides
Biopesticides have long been used in organic farming, but their use in conventional farming is growing now as well.
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True Source Applauds U.S. Investigators for Seizing Illegal Chinese Honey in Houston
Great job, once again! A government news release reports that since October the special agents have seized almost half a million pounds of illegally imported Chinese honey valued at $2.45 million destined for U.S. consumers. Read the full story... read more
The Jury’s Still Out, But it Looks Promising
The Biological Control of Varroa Mites A natural predator to small insects and mites shows promise in combating varroa mites in honeybee hives. Varroa mites can be deadly to honeybee colonies, and are now present practically the world over. They also have been... read more
Bee Happy at the Ivoryton Library on Sunday!
The Bee Happy Co. introduces beekeeping as a great family activity, and a wonderful way of helping our honeybees survive and thrive. Join us for Beekeeping in Your Backyard, and learn how the honeybees do their magic, and how you can start beekeeping yourself! ... read more
More Than a Bee Beard
A Hundred-Pound Suit of Bees! On Wednesday, on a hill in China’s Chongqing municipality, 34-year-old beekeeper She Ping covered himself in 460,000 bees weighing 45.65kg (100 pounds). Apparently, the record for wearing honeybees is 135 pounds! Click here for... read more
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