The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently approved the world’s first ever vaccine against American Foulbrood (AFB) for honeybees. This offers beekeepers an effective solution to protect their colonies from American Foulbrood disease. What is American Foulbrood Disease? American Foulbrood (AFB) is a highly contagious and dangerous bacterial disease affecting bee colonies. It is…
Compared to other candles available on the market, there are few traditional candles that come close to the health and environmental health benefits of pure beeswax candles. Beeswax and soy candles both come from renewable sources, but there are differences. Soy wax candles produce a cool, white bright light similar to fluorescent light. In contrast,…
The health benefits of honey are known for centuries, but there is still much to learn about its medicinal properties. Honey contains a number of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and other antioxidants that can help fight off diseases and improve general health. One type of antioxidant called pinocembrin is found exclusively in honey. Research showed that…
Modern pesticides cause brain damage in honeybees according to a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Insect Science . Honeybees bees use something called “path integration” to find their way back to the hive. This is when an animal uses cues from its environment, like the sun to keep track of its location….
Soy vs beeswax candles… What is the better option? With the cold winter season upon us, there is nothing as cozy as a warm fire crackling and candles burning. According to the National Candle Association, retail sales of candle products are estimated at around $3.14 billion annually in the United States alone. (Source: Mintel, 2013)….
Honey bee pests, predators, and diseases are a constant threat to the survival of different types of bees. Bees are important pollinators and a vital part of the ecosystem. European honeybees like the A. Mellifera and other different types of bees play a crucial role in agriculture. Without bees, human beings would not be able…
A new species of honeybee appeared in India, – the first discovery of a new honeybee species in 200 years! The species was discovered by researchers from the Kerala Agricultural University’s Integrated Farming Systems Research Station (IFSRS). Commonly named ´Indian Black Honeybee´ (Apis karinjodian), the new cavity-nesting species is endemic to the Western Ghats, covering…
Swarms of honeybees can produce up to 1000 Volt electricity! This is as much electrical charge as a thunderstorm! The study, published in the journal iScience, explains how researchers at Bristol University in the UK stumbled across this amazing discovery by chance. Sadly, the discovery will not help with cheaper energy for electric cars, but…
Humans are not the only beings that like cannabis, bees love cannabis too! Two independent studies have shown that the sweet pollen of cannabis plants attracts 16 different species of bees. One study was conducted at the University of Cornell, the other study was held at the University of Colorado. Cannabis the Miracle Plant Growing…
Did you know that bumble bees play ball? A new study at the Queen Mary University in London, UK showed that bumble bees don´t just work, – they also enjoy recreation time playing ball! The unprecedented discovery revealed that bumble bees may play to experience what humans call ´positive feelings´. The researchers placed 45 bumble…