Yes, bees can smell fear. But not in the way you may think. When humans feel fear, we excrete a pheromone that bees interpret as a threat. This fight or flight pheromone will cause bees to become...

The history of beekeeping dates back to prehistoric times using pottery vessels. Egyptian art depicts beekeeping as a common practice as well. It's safe to say that beekeeping is one of...

Indoor beekeeping is growing in popularity, and for a good reason. The practice offers many benefits, especially for hobby beekeepers intending to maintain smaller hive colonies. Utilizing a bit...

Smoking bees is the primary technique beekeepers use to manage their colonies during inspections and honey harvesting.  But what does the smoke really do to the bees? In this post, we cover...

Naturally-repellent plants such as peppermint, basil, eucalyptus, citronella, pennyroyal, and lemongrass are the easiest and most humane ways to keep bees away from specific locations on your...

Beehive stands are stable bases for honey bee hives that serve multiple purposes including, but not limited to; protecting the hive from predators, ensuring the hives stay dry, and providing enough...