Tag: bees
Chatham University student inspires classrooms with beekeeping business experience
Anthony Ondo uses the money from his beekeeping business to pay for his education at Chatham University's Eden Hall campus while teaching other students.
Shelter in place — like the bees
Cold temps ground most bees, but research shows some forage even near 40 F by shivering to heat their flight muscles.
Transporting and moving bees
There are a lot of variables to consider when moving bees. It depends on time, weather, distance and hive type. Beekeeper Scott Svab talks us through the options.
Infographic: How to create a wild bee sanctuary at home
Help wild bees thrive in your backyard with simple steps like planting pollinator-friendly flowers, reducing pesticides and protecting natural habitats.
How to introduce new queens to your hive
Sooner or later, the original queen you started with is going away. Here's how you can safely introduce a new queen bee to your hive.
Bees are dying and researchers finally know why
New research conducted by the USDA's Agricultural Research Service finds varroa mites are responsible for recording break commercial beekeeping losses.
Attracting and catching bee swarms
Beekeeper Scott Svab explains how to locate and catch bee swarms to add to a home apiary.
In danger: A guide to supporting pollinators
Pollinators species are on the decline, but there are ways landowners can support pollinators by planting native wildflowers like Pettit's Green Thumb Farm.
Farmer answers calling to plant Lavender Meadows Farm
Vicki Wissler was inspired to open up Lavender Meadows Farm at the age of 60 after her kids moved out of the house; now her lavender plants are flourishing.
Learn more about solitary bees
Come one, call all to learn tips and tricks for attracting native solitary bees on April 26, from 7-8 p.m. at The West Woods Nature Center.
