Bee Pollen Traps,GA Pollen trap beehives,Propolis Honey bees hive,Beekeepers Beekeeping John Pluta
Bee Pollen traps from flowers,grass, weeds and trees.Beekeepers collect Pollen for human health sales and to feed back for early bee spring brood rearing.Bee pollen is produced in high volume spring and fall as a high protein energy food. Beekeeping propolis traps on honey bee hives for propolis trapping.Propolis is bee glue from tree buds used by honey bees to seal up bee hive cracks and as an antibiotic by humans for cuts,burns,stomach and dental mouth problems. … Bee Pollen BeePollen trap …
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Beekeeping question.wich type of honeybee should i get?
italians carniolans cordovans and russians. wich is the best for my dallas texas weather and wich has the most desirable characteristcs for a single top bar hive. i only have one and im not trying to make money off my honey. i just want to keep some bes as a hobby. also where do i go to get a package of bees in plano texas?
- Sugarglider
Bee Stings are not Something to Mess With
Bee stings are not something to mess with. That bee stings hurt like heck is common knowledge, but being stung by a bee can be a frightening as well as life-threatening event. Not only does the pain and burning of a bee sting affect young and old alike, the sting of a bee can be deadly.
Most people are stung by bees in an attempt to shoo the bee away or flick the bee off of them. Since a bee will not sting unless it feels threatened, one should avoid any type of movement that a bee would perceive as threatening. While it may be difficult to sit quietly until the bee makes up his mind to leave, that is usually the best way to avoid stings.
The second most common sting occurs when beverage cans are left unattended. The draw of the sweet and sugary taste lures the bees inside the soda can where it is hard to see the bee inside. Then when a person takes a drink, the bee is drenched in the beverage. This causes the bee to become scared and it automatically stings the first thing it comes in contact with; usually the lips or tongue.
If you get stung the first thing you should do is check to make sure the bee did not leave a stinger behind. Using a hard piece of cardboard or plastic like your credit card or drivers license, holding it at a right angle to the skin gently rub it across the sting. If you hear or feel the stinger take a pair of tweezers and pull the stinger out of the skin.
Ice applied to the sting will reduce the swelling, heat and pain that sometimes accompany bee stings. Keep an eye on the sting. Should the area continue to swell, become very inflamed and uncomfortable contact your health care provider.
Occasionally a severe reaction, anaphylactic shock, occurs when a person is stung by a bee, as the victim begins to have difficulty breathing. This usually occurs within a matter of minutes, if no seconds. Anaphylactic shock is a very dangerous condition as it restricts air passages. If this happens, you should dial 911 immediately.
Once a person has experienced anaphylactic shock due to a bee sting, they usually carry a special antidote commonly known as an “Epi Pen”. These units deliver a dosage of antidote that is the exact the exact dose for them. The pens are designed to be easy to use and are self administering.
If a stranger has been stung, ask them if they are allergic to bee stings and if they have an Epi Pen. Anaphylactic shock can happen rapidly. Helping locate their Epi Pen may save their life.
The best way to avoid getting stung is to be alert and aware of your surroundings at all times. Always wear shoes when outside to avoid stepping on a bee and being stung. Avoid flower gardens during early morning and late afternoon as nectar rises during these times and bees naturally congregate around the flowers to collect the sweet.
If you do get stung honey is known to provide relief from the pain and swelling of bee stings. If there is no allergic reaction, you can apply honey to the sting site. Honey and an application of ice will often provide quick relief. However, bee stings are not something to mess with. If you or a family member is allergic make sure that all family members know where the antidote or Epi Pen is kept and keep one in all vehicles, at school and in your medical kit.
- C.L. Hendricks
What You Need To Know As A Beekeeper – The Different Hive Occupants
le these days are looking to keep bees, and there are many good reasons to do so. I thought it was best to start at the beginning. So I have to apologise to any experienced apiarists who may have chanced upon this article. Having apologised, this article is of course not aimed at you. Rather those starting, or thinking of starting in the world of beekeeping. Also those who may be looking to beekeeping as an alternative source of income. I think it’s quite important that anyone wishing to become a beekeeper, either as a hobby, or hoping to make an income from beekeeping, should know something about these wonderful creatures, bees are fascinating, as well as necessary. Good husbandry in beekeeping means that you will need a good working knowledge of bees, their habits, and their requirements. So we start with a description of the occupants of the hive. That is to say the Queen, the Workers, and the Drones. A prosperous, healthy colony of bees in midsummer will consist of a Queen, plus 30,000 to 60,000 Workers, and maybe 300 to 400 Drones. Although the Queen is named as such, she is not in fact the absolute ruler of the colony, rather she serves it from a position chosen for her. Born specifically for the role, potential mother to millions. She is the longest living of the bees. She may live for several years. In her size, physical form, and colouring, she is unique in the colony. Whilst not as bulky as the Drone, she is the longest, and darkest, as well as being surpisingly delicately proportioned. Her one purpose is to propogate, she mates once, then exclusively lays eggs. Up to 3000 a day. This only ceases on old age and death. The Worker bees are the smallest in the colony, they are all females, like the Queen, but undeveloped. A Worker bees’ life is just what the name says, work, all work and no play. It’s a short life too, if they are born at the beginning of summer they will only live a few weeks. If a Worker bee is born in the autumn they may well survive the winter, to start the work which as yet unborn generations will take over. They gather the nectar and the pollen. They manufacture wax for repairs and the building of the combs (the colony’s larder and cradle). They feed the Queen, nurse the young, clean the hive, and also defend it. The Drones are the male bees. They are thick and bulky, but not as long as the Queen. They do no work, their sole reason for existence is to fertilise the young Queens. So they are tolerated in the colony. They can come and go freely, and are allowed unlimited access to the honey cells. Although they may seem to have the ideal life, it is a short one, and the Drones that survive till the close of autumn will be driven out of the hive to die. A short life, but a happy one, you could say. Well, that’s a brief description of the occupants of the hive. As I said before, that’s just the very beginning. It is a wonderful hobby, and if you want to keep bees I recommend you learn as much about the subject as you can beforehand.
- Chris Haycock
Starting a Beekeeping Business – is it the Right Decision?
Are you wanting to start a beekeeping business? Do you love beekeeping and want to take your new hobby to a whole new level? Starting a beekeeping business can be a bit tricky, but with persistence, you can make it work for you.
Starting a beekeeping business may be right or wrong for you depending on what results you expect and what your objectives are. True, it is a business that doesn’t require a lot of investment, but it is a business that requires dedication, commitment, and a desire to learn about bees. Most of the people that are in the beekeeping business do it as a hobby, and yes they make money, but they see it as a second income.
Beekeeping is like any animal husbandry or agricultural business. You have to stay on top of new technology and trends. You need to know what the market is requiring at the moment.
The art of beekeeping goes as far back as the 13th century before Christ, when it was an art developed by the ancient Egyptians. But it was John Harbison who introduced beekeeping in the United States, and introduced modern techniques, and products, but it was Langston that showed there were many nutritional benefits from different bee products. Beekeepers know the history of bees, the history of beekeeping, and new modern procedures which improve the art.
In essence, if you want to become a beekeeper then this art needs to become your second nature, and you will need to learn everything you can about bees. Your quest and search for beekeeping knowledge should never stop as there is SO much to learn and attain.
Once you do decide you actually want to start beekeeping as a hobby, or a small business, then you need to decide on what equipment you need.
The first thing you will need to think about is the type of hive you will use. This depends on several factors like, how much time you are going to dedicate to maintaining the hive, how much honey you want to produce, how much money you have to spend, and where you are located.
To get a better idea of what you will need, you should talk to other beekeepers. Study up on different types of hives and what they are made of, and how much they cost. Don’t base your decision on cost alone. You want well made, quality bee hives.
After deciding on the hive then you need to read up and study about different bees and decide on what quantity, and type you want to purchase, or whether you want to harvest a swarm or not. What you will decide, will depend on your knowledge, and how much time and money you want to invest.
One thing is clear, the more you as a beekeeper know about biology and entomology the better beekeeper you will be, and the better business you will have.
I wish you much success in your new beekeeping venture and good luck!
- Ron Rullman