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04/23/2023

Introducing a virgin queen bee is a delicate process that requires a different approach than introducing a mated queen bee. The primary difference is that a virgin queen has not yet mated with drones, and thus, she is not yet capable of laying fertilized eggs.

When introducing a virgin queen, it's important to ensure that she is accepted by the colony and that the colony is ready for her to start laying eggs. Here are some general steps to follow:

1. Ensure the colony is queenless: Before introducing a virgin queen, you need to make sure the colony is queenless. If there is an existing queen, she will likely kill the virgin queen.

2. Choose the right time: It's best to introduce a virgin queen during a nectar flow when the colony is busy and less likely to be aggressive towards her.

3. Use a queen introduction cage: A queen introduction cage is a small mesh cage that can hold the virgin queen. Place the queen in the cage, and then place the cage in the colony. This allows the bees to become familiar with the queen's pheromones without being able to harm her.

4. Observe the reaction of the colony: After a few days, check the cage to see if the queen has been released. If the bees are still aggressive towards her, leave her in the cage for a few more days.

5. Monitor the colony: Once the queen has been released, monitor the colony for signs of acceptance, such as increased activity around the hive entrance, and the building of new comb.

Overall, introducing a virgin queen requires patience and careful observation. It's important to ensure that the colony is queenless, choose the right time, and use a queen introduction cage to give the colony time to adjust to the new queen.

04/22/2023

Yes, the privet plant can be a good source of nectar for honey bees. Privet is a deciduous shrub or small tree that produces small, white, fragrant flowers in late spring or early summer. These flowers are attractive to bees, and the nectar they produce can be used by honey bees to produce honey.

However, it's important to note that while privet can be a good source of nectar for honey bees, it's not their preferred source. Bees tend to prefer other flowering plants that produce more nectar and pollen. Additionally, some species of privet can be invasive, which can negatively impact native plants and ecosystems. Therefore, it's important to consider the ecological impact of planting privet before doing so.

04/21/2023

04/19/2023

Had a customer snap an image of one of the Ladies hatched from a cell he bought.

While all primarily darker some have been a brown the color of a slightly burnt Marshmallow. 😀

04/18/2023

Australia has lost its mind.

02/28/2023

02/15/2023

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01/28/2023

Did you know that one of the first coins in the world had a bee symbol on them?

Did you know that there are live enzymes in honey?

Did you know that in contact with metal spoon these enzymes die? The best way to eat honey is with wooden spoon, if you can't find one, use plastic.

Did you know that honey contains a substance that helps your brain work better?

Did you know that honey is one of the rare foods on earth that alone can sustain human life?

Did you know that bees saved people in Africa from starvation?

One spoon of honey is enough to sustain human life for 24 hours?

Did you know that propolis that bees produce is one of the most powerful natural ANTIBIOTICS?

Did you know that honey has no expiration date?

Did you know that the bodies of the great emperors of the world were buried in golden coffins and then covered with honey to prevent putrefaction?

Did you know that the term "HONEY MOON" comes from the fact that newlyweds consumed honey for fertility after the wedding?

Did you know that a bee lives less than 40 days, visits at least 1000 flowers and produces less than a teaspoon of honey, but for her it is a lifetime.

Thank you, BEES!

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