Royal 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...
Farmers Shift  Towards Biopesticides

Farmers Shift Towards Biopesticides

EPA News Release Did you know that the use of biopesticides has more than quadrupled since 2000? Made from naturally occurring substances derived from animals, plants, bacteria, fungi and minerals, biopesticides are used as safer alternatives to controlling pests and...
The Jury’s Still Out, But it Looks Promising

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...
Bee Happy at the Ivoryton Library on Sunday!

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! ...
More Than a Bee Beard

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...