As a beekeeping mentor in the Pacific Northwest, I was recently asked to help a backyard apiarist with a mold issue. Upon arrival at the novice’s beautifully manicured garden, I was presented with the sight of a beautifully-constructed, brightly-painted Kenyan top bar hive. As we suited up in preparation for the inspection, I asked the ...
Europe, somewhere about 300-400 BC, a new and wonderful weapon started turning the tide of battles. Enter the Catapult, going to war will never be the same. The Catapult refers to a family of mechanical devices designed to throw an object a great distance. The obvious would be objects such as large stones, or similar ...
What’s so wonderful about beekeeping? Is having a bee hive really that great? If it’s such a hot job, why aren’t more people involved in beekeeping? I’ll answer all those questions and more, but first let me say that there are a multitude of different type bees, ranging from fat, fuzzy bumblebees to small, “busy ...
Bees, wasps and hornets all belong to the insect order Hymenoptera, and can all give us nasty stings. Here is how they differ, and tips on how to properly remove stingers. In winter, it is easy to forget that the approaching warm season brings both balmy weather as well as biting and stinging insects. Many ...
Badges are mammals that are medium to small in size and completely covered with coarse fur. They rely on an excellent sense of smell to avoid danger and locate food. Badgers are considered omnivores although the majority of their diet typically includes small amphibians, mammals, reptiles and insects. All types of Badgers are equipped with ...
Bees and wasps are common insects whose stings are not only poisonous, but the most likely to cause medical problems if there is an allergic reaction to the venomous sting. More people die of bee and wasp stings every year than from snake or spider bites. A single bee or wasp sting hurts when it ...
