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Calories In An Ounce of Honey

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The number of calories in an ounce (oz) of honey can vary slightly depending on factors such as the type of honey and its moisture content....

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Can Pets Dogs Eat Honey

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Can you give dogs honey? Whether you are a dog, cat, or other pet owner, or simply love animals, the answer to this question is yes. But, like every food/treat

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What is Festooning and Why do Bees Do It?

Festooning honey bees

Festooning in bee behavior refers to the formation of chains or strands of bees hanging from the comb within the hive. This behavior is primarily observed during the construction of comb..

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Wintergreen Tea Tree Oil Lemongrass Treatments for the Bee Hive

honey bee poop on the front of the hive

Treating beehives with essential oils like wintergreen, tea tree oil, and lemongrass can help manage pests and diseases naturally while promoting a healthy environment for the bees.

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How Do Honey Bees Make Beeswax

bee in the comb

Honey bees make beeswax through special glands on their abdomens, which they then chew and manipulate with their mandibles into the intricate hexagonal shapes of honeycomb cells.

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Declining Honey Yields

honey comb dripping with honey from a frame

Beekeepers and scientists around the world are noticing significant drops in honey production, raising alarms about the health of bee populations and the future of agriculture.

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