June has just begun and the weather is starting to heat up. Last month in May, the weather was abnormally cool and wet, which was a welcome surprise. We need as much rain as we can get! But with the cold and rain last month also came an abrupt slow down in bee activity. In [...]
Yes it's that time again. Time for our monthly recap of bee related news! The biggest news story broke in early May. Thats when the results of a new federal survey was released. The survey, which was partially sponsored by the Department of Agriculture, found that beekeepers lost more than 40 percent of their colonies [...]
This year you may have noticed a pattern with our weekly blog. Each holiday we try to celebrate its spirit by highlighting a commonality that is shared with the honeybee. On Mother's Day, for example, we talked about the notion of motherhood in a hive. On Earth Day we talked about simple tips to save [...]
It's no secret, California is in a drought. Some on twitter are calling it the #superdrought. News articles are proclaiming it to be the worst drought to hit California in over 1200 years. Governor Brown has already declared an official "Drought State of Emergency". Make no mistake about it. This drought is taking a toll [...]
Attention all moms. How will you celebrate Mother's Day this year? Have you gotten flowers, chocolates, or a gift card for brunch yet? If not, don't despair. Today we have a blog, just for you moms, in honor of Mother's Day. Wikipedia defines "Mother" as "women who inhabit or perform the role of bearing some relation to their children, [...]
The fifth of May is just a day away and you know what that means. It's time for Cinco de Mayo! For those not in the know, Cinco de Mayo is a big deal here in San Diego. The actual holiday celebrates of the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on [...]
It's the last week in April which can only mean one thing. It's time for the monthly recap of bees in the news. April has been a heartbreaking month for bee news. Early on in the month came the saddest bee story I have ever come across. It took place in Arizona. A woman went [...]
April 22nd is only a few days away, which means it's time to celebrate Earth Day! The celebration that once started as just a small group of scientists and environmentalists back in the 60's, is now a huge mainstream event. Here in San Diego, the annual Earth Fair in Balboa Park listed hundreds of Corporate, [...]
This blog entry is all about the drone. No, not the flying devices the government is using to spy on you. I'm talking about the drones in a bee colony. For all those who don't know, there are three main castes in every bee colony. There is the queen bee, the worker bees, and the [...]
It's springtime in San Diego. Flowers are blooming and bees are buzzing. Whether you are at the beach, a park, or out in the garden, it's a safe bet that you may come into contact with a honeybee. Springtime is also swarming season. It's the time of year when bee stings are fairly common. Getting stung by a bee is [...]
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