Size doesn’t mean everything! 🐝 These sweat bees are amazing pollinators and play a crucial role in our ecosystems. Also, they are fascinating to watch! We believe the two bee species in this video are Halictus ligatus and Augochlora pura. #nativebees #ecofriendly #newbees

EGGS. BROOD. FOOD. It’s the code we live by! 🥚👶🍽️ Also, did you see the varroa mite🧛‍♀️🩸?! #newbees #honeybees #beekeeping #beekeepers #savethebees #beekeepingtips

We like cedar chips because they are cost effective, and have a nice smell! #newbees #savethebees #beginnertips #beekeeping #beekeepers

Its that time if year again! Did you know that a honeybee can only make about a twelvth of a teaspoon of honey in her life? Every drop of honey is so precious, and we are so fortunate to be able to witness the great work of these insects first hand! #newbees #savethebees #honey

While introduced species often get bad press, we enjoy being able to forage from those such as Mullein! We are also protecting our native Butterfly weed and Carolina horsenettle for our pollinators 🦋 #savethebees #pollinators #wildlife #newbees

…and it’s ok either way! Swarms are a sign that our hives are healthy and while it is important to manage them, sometimes the bees are just too quick! #newbees #honeybees #swarm #beekeeping #beekeepers #bees #savethebees

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MY DAILY BEE FACTOID HONEY BEES dead in front of their hives from pesticide misuse in agriculture. This happened in Bulgaria but occurs regularly in North America. We BEEKEEPERS can protect the BEES if given adequate warning of spraying, in most cases. Please RT #savethebees

Beekeepers have used the crush & strain method since ancient times. Up until the late 1800s, this was the only way to obtain honey without large amounts of comb and wax! #newbees #honeybees #bees #savethebees #honey #beekeeping #beekeepers #beeswax

Great advice from a great friend! Everyone, be like Larry. Folks always ask what our advice on getting started is, and honestly it’s just that simple- get a mentor! Find someone to help you learn hands on, and you can’t go wrong! #honeybees #beekeeping #honeyinthehills

Also called Pipevine Swallowtail or Dutchman’s Pipe, these magnificent butterflies love our forest environment and often grace us with their beauty.😍 #newbees #nativepollinators #savethebees

These beautiful flowers are loved by butterflies and hummingbirds.🦋They are also an indicator of a high quality habitat! The genus name phlox is derived from the Greek word for flame, emphasizing its bright and intense blooms. #pollinators #native #savethebees

A honey bee egg is tinier than a grain of rice, so it's super hard to see! 👀 The egg doesn't hatch like other eggs. Instead, it dissolves, and the growing larvae inside eats up all the nutrients from the “shell”.