…is going to be expensive. We’re putting bees out right now and we need to have cash to be able to do that. And we’re looking at all the other…
Responsibilities and Potential Rewards When Choosing to Grade Hives
…beekeeper — including consistency and better bees — that come along with it. “I really think we’re seeing growers are using inspections as a way to incentivize and reward the…
Almond Matters: Controlling Lepidopteran Pests in Orchards
…it. But it’s safe on beneficials, period. It doesn’t affect bees at all.” Kurstaki is the subspecies of the naturally occurring microorganism Bacillus thuringiensis in DiPel. Comprised of four Cry…
Hive Grading, Should you Be Doing it?
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Research shows hive grading is helping growers get better yields by having quality bees in their orchards. Ellie Symes CEO of The Bee Corp explains…
Predators that Threaten a Beekeeper’s Hive on the Farm
…different for bees getting caught in a spider’s web. Flower crab spiders actually hideout amongst bees’ favorite flowers hoping to catch their prey off guard. These spiders can even change…
Flowering Shrubs that are Excellent Attractors of Pollinators
…flowers, while others produce copper, burgundy, or variegated leaves. Ninebark is popular with butterflies and bees and features clusters of pretty pink buds that turn into white flowers in the…
Prettiest Flowering Shrubs to Add to Your Landscape
…that’s fragrant and very attractive to butterflies and bees. It’s one of the few shrubs that bloom well in shade. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here….
Almond Update: Communication Key to Getting Most Out of Honeybees During Bloom
…trucks to be able to deliver the beehives. Placing the hives near other flowering plants will provide the bees with other sources of nutrition. Bees will have more effective performance…
Almond Matters: Maximizing the Potential of Upcoming Bloom Period
…Slowing down bloom advancement can provide bees with extra time to pollinate trees, creating a better opportunity for success. “I don’t care how many bees you’ve got, they’re limited on…
Almond Matters: Finishing Dormancy Programs with Bloom on The Horizon
…As growers work to complete their dormancy programs, the next phase of the season is underway with bees being prepped for almond pollination. “I saw bees moving in last week…
How to Attract a Swarm of Bees to Your Property
How to attract a swarm of bees on your property. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If chasing bees isn’t for you, another way to attract them is…
How to Chase a Swarm of Bees to Become a Beekeeper
…to where the bees are and shake it to where the bees fall into the bucket. Once you get the bees into the bucket you can leave them in there…
Alternative Method to Get Honey Bees for Free
An alternative way to get honey bees for free. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The main thing that hinders people from keeping bees (apart from allergies and…
Essentials You Will Need to Attract Pollinators
…clematis, and flowering tobacco. Bees are extremely versatile and varied, so there is plenty to choose from. Fruit trees and berry bushes are a great start. They also love different…