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Author: Ariel Steinbecker
For the Good of the Colony: Altruism or Selfishness
While the beginnings of bee domestication are unclear, with some of the first records of organized beekeeping dating back to ancient Egypt, we haven’t fully understood a lot of bee behaviors until recently and we still don’t fully understand a lot. Humans are wonderful and curious creatures, but by god did we jump the gun…
In Defense of Flies
Just in time for wrapping up spooky season, I was having a conversation with myself about flies. This time of year, flies are about the only insects I still see out and about. They get especially crafty with finding their way into the warmth of a human house, further perpetuating their reputation of being a…
Horticultural Therapy for Mental Health
Come December marks my third year of farming. The subsequent three years of my life I worked in financial services, which is as dull as it sounds. Not that someone in the financial industry cannot make a difference in someone’s life, but if the stock market crashes, every bank fails, and every dollar on earth…
How to Start Beekeeping
To me, honey bees are like the dogs of the insect world. They are fuzzy, make you smile whenever you see them, and are usually docile (USUALLY). Their level of cooperation is fascinating to most people, but the possibility of a sting most often keeps curiosity from proceeding further. As a former avoider of bees…
Beginning Beekeeping Kits for Sale: What You Need to Get Started
Beekeeping has an allure unmatched by many other hobbies. To people who have never been around bees, they may seem almost fairy-like, zipping through the air, leaving little trails of pollen dust as proof of their presence. They frighten others with their loud buzz and the possible threat of a sting. Even if you’re the…
How to Attract Bees in Your Garden
By now it’s not news that bees are essential for the food we consume, and without them, we would be lost (and dead). It’s also not news that if you’re trying to grow some of your food or keep your yard looking spiffy, not sending these ladies an invitation means there won’t be any garden…
Mite Treatment for Bees: How Beekeepers are Vital to Saving The Honey Bees
Mites are a global threat to bees, notably Varroa destructor, which devastates European honey bee colonies by feeding on their blood and spreading pathogens. Effective mite management, essential for colony survival, involves regular monitoring and treatments like formic acid, oxalic acid, and thymol, each with specific application methods and conditions. Early detection and proper treatment…