#beginners beekeeping

[captainjonnitkessler]

Randy Oliver has a lot of good information about beekeeping, but listening to his videos is like a constant barrage of "be relaxed, the bees don't want to sting you! I don't even wear a veil because they're so gentle. Personally I get stung about 200 times a year. An experienced beekeeper doesn't need protective equipment because they know how to handle the bees to not get stung. But being a beekeeper means you WILL get stung constantly, so get used to it. As long as you avoid triggering defensive behavior, the bees won't attack! I've been stung thousands of times and anything above the neck is the most painful."

Like Randy. Buddy. My friend. What exactly is the takeaway I'm supposed to be getting from this because I am receiving some, let's say, mixed messages.

[mrbizz1]

Unlocking Success: The Power of Perseverance

Unlocking Success: The Power of Perseverance. The Power of Perseverance Perseverance isn't just about not giving up. It's about consistently working towards your goals, even when things get tough. It's about facing obstacles with courage and determinatio

Imagine yourself ten years from now, reflecting on your life. Do you see a life filled with regret, where dreams were left unfulfilled because you gave up too easily? Or do you see a life of satisfaction, where you pushed through challenges and achieved your goals? The choice is yours. Disclaimer: This blog post was created with the assistance of AI writing tools. AI has been instrumental in…

[dntmeyerllc]

Buzzing Beginnings: A Beginner's Guide to Beekeeping

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[newbusinessideas]

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[clairenatural]

Dean doesn't like the word "boyfriend." He decides this the second time Cas says it–the first time it was new, shiny, exciting. The second time, he fights the urge to cringe.

It's not the "boy" part. It's not. It would have been, for a long time, but he's dug all that shit up and unpacked all the suitcases. They hold hands in public. They kiss goodbye in front of his coworkers at the garage.

It's just–not enough. Not nearly. Jack comes home from hanging out with his friends and fills Dean on the gossip and his boyfriend and her girlfriend and–that's not them. "Boyfriend" feels like a cheap mockery. Like how demons used to tease.

He's heard "partner." He's heard it from Sam, to Eileen, but he doesn't know how he can stomach it. He's said that word too many times. I'm Agent Tyler and this is my partner, Agent Perry. This is my partner, Agent Page. My partner, Agent Stills. All lies. Sam says he likes it, that he's making it mean something real. Besides, Eileen loves it.

Good for them, Dean thinks. It makes his skin crawl.

So he sticks with “boyfriend” and he shrugs off the funny urge to protest every time Cas says it. It makes him happy, and honestly, it’s not like he has an alternative.

It’s a Sunday when he realizes that somehow, Cas does. They’re at the farmer’s market, like Cas is every weekend, but Dean had picked up weekend shifts and missed the past few. Cas is excited the whole way there, telling Dean about how he’d manage to befriend the local honey vendor in his absence, how she’d invited him to a beginner’s apiarist group she helps run. They beeline (heh) to the honey booth as soon as they get there, and the woman--Judith? Janice?--smiles up at them both, hands Cas a jar of honey like she’d been expecting him, and says “Oh, this must be the husband! I’ve heard so much about you.”

Dean stares at Cas. Cas stares at the honey. Judith/Janice stares at both of them, smile fading as the silence goes on a beat too long. 

Dean clears his throat. “Uh, yeah. The husband, that’s me! Ha ha.” Beside him, Cas relaxes, just barely. In front of him, the woman breathes an audible sigh of relief. “Sorry,” Dean shifts. “Just didn’t, um. Realize I was such a hot topic.” 

The smile he gets is almost sympathetic. “Oh, only good things. Here,” she hands him a business card. “You should also come out to our meeting on Wednesday. Lots of people bring their partners.” She leans in, almost conspiratorial. “Beekeeping can be wonderful for couples.”

It’s at this point that Cas clears his throat and finally looks up from the honey in his hand, evidently giving up hope on escaping this conversation. “Thank you, Janet.” (oh. Janet.) “Dean works late on Wednesdays, but I’m very excited to see you all.” He’s pulling out money as he says this, apparently deciding to just go ahead and end the entire interaction. He hands her the bills, grabs Dean’s hand, and is already moving away from the booth by the time Janet calls “See you Wednesday!” after them.

Cas drags him all the way back to the car without stopping for tomatoes, or Sam's carrots, or the free-range eggs that are way too expensive but Cas buys anyway because you can taste when the hen is well cared-for, Dean (whatever that means). They slide into the car, still not talking, and sit in silence for several long seconds. Dean stares at Cas, who stares out the windshield at the parking lot.

"I can explain," Cas speaks, finally, right as Dean was about to open his mouth and say anything to break the silence.

Dean pauses. Can you? Cause I feel like I missed a few chapters, he thinks.

"I don't work late on Wednesdays," he says instead.

"Oh." Now it's Cas staring at Dean, and Dean staring out at the asphalt.

He turns the keys. He drives them home.

Later, making dinner, Dean rolls the word around in his head. Husband. He's making his husband pasta (It's missing the tomatoes. He's made more with less).

Husband doesn't feel like a costume, like an ill-fitting suit and scratchy tie. It doesn't feel like high school gossip, or a monster trying to hit him where it hurts. It settles in warm in his chest.

It's just the two of them that night, and they're eating in the comfortable silence of the bunker until Dean clears his throat and brings it up. "Why does Janet at the farmer's market think we're married?"

Cas pauses, fork of pasta halfway to his mouth. He puts the fork down and takes a deep breath. "I'm sorry."

"I'm not mad," Dean hurries to clarify. "It's just that there's usually, uh. Steps, you know. Like a whole....thing."

"I'm aware." Cas sighs. "She assumed, seeing us around - the first time I spoke to her without you, she asked where my husband was. And I..."

"You didn't correct her?"

"...No. I, um." Cas is looking down at his plate again. He picks up the fork, still half-full of pasta, then puts it back down again. "I didn't want to?" He says the end of the sentence like a question but looks back up at Dean and squints just a bit, and Dean knows he's watching for a reaction.

"Uh huh."

"It felt trivial."

"To tell her we're not married?"

"To call you my boyfriend." For the first time, he stumbles over the word.

Dean blinks. "You--" he stops, brain processing too much information to finish that sentence. "Okay." He leans back in his chair. Sighs. Rubs a hand across his eyes and lets it drag down his face. "Okay, listen. I don't like boyfriend either, but we gotta...talk about it."

"We are talking about it. You don't like it either?" Cas leans forward as Dean slumps back, following him across the table.

Dean snorts. "No, man." He shakes his head. "It's been a decade. I've seen you die." Six times. But who's counting.

"I agree." Cas pauses, and then, as if it's the most natural conclusion in the world, "Will you marry me?"

Dean actually laughs at this. "You're asking me that now?"

Cas quirks an eyebrow at him. "I've grown quite fond of calling you my husband at the farmer's market. I'd like to continue."

Dean stares at him in disbelief. It's not how he'd pictured it going, but he also can't think of it going any other way. Slowly, he nods. "Yeah, okay. Let's be husbands."

Across the table, Cas grins at him.

"But we're getting rings," Dean points a finger at him, because something about this is going to be normal.

"If you'd like. Although I already told Janet that you can't wear a ring because of your work at the garage, and I don't wear mine in solidarity."

"Rings," Dean insists, and decides to overlook the rest of that sentence. For now. He stabs his fork into a pile of the pasta. "And let me stop for the damn tomatoes next time."

They get rings and wear them on chains around their necks. Cas puts a beehive on the hill, and there's a small ceremony in the summer - a "vow renewal" to Cas' beekeeping group, who all receive invites attached to little jars of honey. Janet gets the nicest one.

[techforevil]

Susie (Deltarune)

Following up as promised.

Like I mentioned everything is removable:

Fun fact about this one is that I can't show it to Bella the cat cos she gets spooked. I'm guessing it's the eyes?

Just various angles. Is her hair made of pants or are her pants made of hair? 🤔

I'm clearly very confident in her aboility to stand unupoorted becuse pic 1 in this row is faces to a 2m ravine of unkempt plants and bugs. 💀 The boots help the stability.

Pic 2 - I wanted to make hair that'd work with both Hometown and Dark World outfits so I've not glued it like I think some people do. Colours are DW based, both because I started with something I already I had (I originally actually wanted to make Bea but I did not have yarn for body in the right colour... now I'm not too sure how I will make Bea without them looking like twins haha).

Pic 3 - Included purely because I like how the hair looks and you can actually see that the belt buckle IS heart shaped. IGNORE THE MESS IN THE BACKGROUND IT'S NOT MY ROOM (my room is worse).

a tail! *gasp* (it's hideable thanks to the poofiness of the trousers)

Patterns referenced:

body: a mix of Dino and Alligator / yarn: Sirdar Parade

jacket: sanitation worker Raccoon / yarn: Hobbii Friends 8/4 Mercerized Black and Cotton 8/6 Dark Magenta

boots: beekeeper Bear / yarn: Hobbii Friends: 8/4 Mercerized Black and Sunflower

top: rogue Raccoon / yarn: Hobbii Friends 8/4 Mercerized Nightshade

belt: rogue Raccoon / yarn: Hobbii Friends 8/4 Mercerized Black and Sunflower

pants: freehanded! 😱🎉 / yarn: Hobbii Friends 8/6 Dark Magenta

hair: I started with a stitch based on Seth but it looked kinda weird (see below) AND used a fuckton of yarn (it's just chains and slip stitch traverse now) / yarn: Hobbii Friends 8/6 Dark Magenta

Yes the yars are different weight and the body is a different manufacturer. Yes it was a nightmare. I am a Beginner and I did not understand the implications of any of this when I started but now I am smarter.

Also yes, Bogusia's patterns are quite pricy. I like them, I can afford them, and I will never begdrudge giving cash to a fellow 🇵🇱. Plus it feels so much safer to have something to look up when things go wrong haha. 🫣 If you wanna make your own Susie and are a fairly advanced maker you probably don't need to buy all of the above, and if you've got a question about any specific but I'm happy to try to help - but I will not be posting or sending you a full pattern. :)

To do:

Hometown outfit

drummer outfit

sewing the mouth a bit less wonkily

re-do the top? you can't really see it in the pics but the back is blah and the cowl could be nicer

darker brows?? I tried a couple of shades but it just didn't look _right_, maybe after stepping away from it for a wee bit I'll try again

Bonus:

WIP: onion head and little orphan Annie looking ass

What's next?

I have a backlog of gifts, requests, and a massive blanket that's supposed to teach me 30 diffrerent stitches. x__x

DR/UT wise I *really* want to make Undyne but the design is a wee bit complex, plus I've not made anything more on a humanoid side before...

I'll probably make Ralsei at some point (white ver, not black - crocheting with black yarn is a nightmare :') )

Since Bea would feel a bit same-y... GREGG RULZ OK? Or Witchdagger Mae? Or I do basically have a bear pattern for Angus? 😵‍💫

[red-riot-gives-you-wings]

Buff boy🧡🧡🧡

He’s not allowed to do any heavy lifting so he can’t really do much in a beehive inspection.

Funfact: a hive body, or one box, full of honey frames can weigh up to 80 lbs!! Honey is very very dense. Lifting a frame even puts strain on my shoulders and arms (I’ve had shoulder pain and have dislocated both shoulders numerous times, it’s hard for me to hold heavy things for a long time).

Katsuki has been put in charge of lighting the smoker (it’s out of frame rn,😭😭😭), which is a tool used to smoke the bees and calm them down. It’s thought that the smoke simulates a fire in the hive and the bees go to drink up their honey and other food stores and become calm and basically sleepy. It doesn’t always work though and you don’t always need one. It’s best for beginners beekeepers to have one while they are learning how to inspect a hive.

Yes I gave him a flammable object, probably not the best idea 😂

[beekeeperspicnic]

do you have any advice/tips/tricks for a total beginner trying to get into making games? ive been so inspired by you and I really wanna try making something, even if it’s little to start, but my knowledge of code is… absolutely nil.

When I started the game my knowledge of code was very close to absolutely nil! Some things I feel like I learned quickly:

The right tool to make your game is the one that you want to work with. Early on I was really worried about making my game in an engine that was designed for point and click games because I thought learning to use something with broader applicability like Unity would be better in the long run. Some very nice person advised me that the best game engine for a project is the one that fits and works for you. I think they were right!

Making something little to begin with is a great idea. Although my first foray into game making was Beekeeper's Picnic, I started out by making a proof of concept demo that took me from nothing through to a short finished "game", and that process taught me so much! (And actually... in some ways Beekeeper's Picnic is "small." It's not an epic story with dozens of locations and characters, it's quite self-contained with a 3-6 hour play time.)

It's good to find community! Part of the reason I like Adventure Game Studio, the game engine I'm using, is that it has 20+ years of community built around it, and someone is always there to help if I get completely stuck.

I keep wondering if people would appreciate some beginning tutorials in using Adventure Game Studio? Hmmmmm

[tearsinthemist]

Want to learn something new

Want to learn something new in 2022??

Absolute beginner adult ballet series (fabulous beginning teacher)

40 piano lessons for beginners (some of the best explanations for piano I’ve ever seen)

Excellent basic crochet video series

Basic knitting (probably the best how to knit video out there)

Pre-Free Figure Skate Levels A-D guides and practice activities (each video builds up with exercises to the actual moves!)

How to draw character faces video (very funny, surprisingly instructive?)

Another drawing character faces video

Literally my favorite art pose hack

Tutorial of how to make a whole ass Stardew Valley esque farming game in Gamemaker Studios 2??

Introduction to flying small aircrafts

French/Dutch/Fishtail braiding

Playing the guitar for beginners (well paced and excellent instructor)

Playing the violin for beginners (really good practical tips mixed in)

Color theory in digital art (not of the children’s hospital variety)

Retake classes you hated but now there’s zero stakes:

Calculus 1 (full semester class)

Learn basic statistics (free textbook)

Introduction to college physics (free textbook)

Introduction to accounting (free textbook)

Learn a language:

Ancient Greek

Latin

Spanish

German

Japanese (grammar guide) (for dummies)

French

Russian (pretty good cyrillic guide!)

Jan 2, 2023

Want to learn something new in 2023??

Cooking with flavor bootcamp (used what I learned in this a LOT this year)

Beekeeping 101

Learn Interior Design from the British Academy of Interior Design (free to audit course - just choose the free option when you register)

Video on learning to read music that actually helped me??

How to use and sew with a sewing machine

How to ride a bike (listen. some of us never learned, and that's okay.)

How to cornrow-braid hair (I have it on good authority that this video is a godsend for doing your baby niece's black hair)

Making mead at home (I actually did this last summer and it was SO good)

How to garden

Basics of snowboarding (proceed with caution)

How to draw for people who (think they) suck at art (I know this website looks like a 2003 monstrosity, but the tutorials are excellent)

Pixel art for beginners so you can make the next great indie game

Go (back) to school

Introduction to Astronomy (high school course - free textbook w/ practice problems)

Principals of Economics (high school course - free textbook w/ practice problems)

Introduction to philosophy (free college course)

Computer science basics (full-semester Harvard course free online)

Learn a language

Japanese for Dummies (link fix from 2022)

Ukrainian

Portuguese (Brazil)

American Sign Language (as somebody who works with Deaf people professionally, I also strongly advise you to read up on Deaf/HoH culture and history!)

Chinese (Mandarin, Simplified)

Quenya (LOTR fantasy elf language)

Dec 26, 2023

Want to learn something new in 2024??

Beginner-oriented video on how to sail

This guy has so many videos on baking different types of bread. SO very many.

Coding in Python - one of the most flexible and adaptable high-level programming languages out there - explained through projects making video games

Learn to swim! (for adult learners. I don’t care if you live in Kansas or Mali or wherever. LEARN TO SWIM.)

Learn how quantum mechanics works. Then read some more about it

[Learn about quantum mechanics again, but in a more advanced engineering/mathematics class. Then read more about the math and physics of it]

Poetry Handbook, by Mary Oliver

Something I learned this year: how to sew a quilt (Here’s a very easy beginning pattern that looks amazing and can be done with pre-cut fabric!)

How to hit the ball in softball

Tutorial video on what is under the hood of most (gas) cars + weird engine sounds and what they mean

Full beginner mechanics technical training, if you want to go more in depth

Playlist on how car engine physics work if you want to go ultra in depth

Lecture series on architecture design through study of buildings

How (American income) taxes & tax law work (choose “audit course” at checkout for free class)

Pickleball for beginners (so you can finally join your neighbor/friend/distant cousin who is always insisting you join their team)

+ Para-Pickleball for beginners (for mobility aid users!)

School is so much more fun when there’s no tests:

American Law - Contracts

Shakespeare’s Life and Plays

Fairy Tales: Meanings, Messages, and Morals

Modern Poetry

World History [Part 1, Part 2]

Learn a language:

Arabic + Resource Guide compiled from Reddit (includes info on different dialects)

Chinese (Cantonese) (audio)

Urdu (frequently recommended course on Reddit) + Resource Guide

Yucatec Maya

[historia-vitae-magistras]

🎮 🎻 🚫 🍔 for my north american trio

🎮 VIDEO GAME CONTROLLER — what are three of your OC's favourite hobbies?

Mari - I've always had a very enlightenment-era baby intellectual bent to her. So, reading and participating in literary culture and criticism over time returned to Juana Inés de la Cruz. There's a mix of her old-school education and folk culture in her love and talent for art. She's got a real knack for beekeeping, too.

Alfred - Lives and dies by his love of math and engineering; he was getting twitchy with the lack of Calculus right before Isaac Newton got on that shit finally, so he became an eternal tinkerer. He loves a good drive and a sky-watching session.

Matt - Woodworking, gardening, hiking.

🎻 VIOLIN — does your oc play any instruments? What is their skill level (beginner/intermediate/advanced/virtuoso/etc)?

In childhood, Maria played the vihuela and baroque guitar and later picked up the bajo de uña and the resulting base guitar. I don't know why I associate her with a drumset, but I like that mental image for some reason, too. She's excellent on all of them.

Alfred is one of those types who skipped from hobby to hobby to hobby as a child and has picked up practically every instrument at some point or another. He played the fucking church organ sometimes, especially when he was feeling weird about religion.

Matt - He's pretty goddamn good on a fiddle, and he can hold a tune, but most of his music is meant for some type of work and the folk scenes are pretty disparate so it's kind of hard to nail down a specifically Canadian musical instrument that hasn't been by and large surpassed by the US.

🚫 PROHIBITED — does your oc drink/smoke? Do they do it regularly, or is it more on occasion or for special events?

Mari - She does mostly beer with some harder alcohol, I think. Not very high consumption; she strikes me as more of a social drinker on special occasions. She can party, but I think she has some pretty hard limits on anything more than the very mainstream.

Alfred - He flies between teetotaller and binge drinker, like that with most things. He can go years with just drinking, but my man likes his stimulants, alas. But the very functional kind. He can

Matt - He would rather not be sober in general.

🍔 HAMBURGER — is your oc good at cooking? are they good at baking? Which one do they prefer?

Mari is pretty good at both but doesn't do it as much as people might think. She's been a very urbanized society for a very long time and various kinds of communal cooking. She knows the best places for Pescado a la talla or who makes the best tlacoyos in the tianguis nearest her primary home but all over the place. I don't know if she'd prefer one or the other. A thought I had is that some of her best cooking exploits are for herself. She participates in a communal culture where cooking and baking are the realm of women in many ways, so being alone in the kitchen and experimenting with her own arroz con leche or barbacoa varieties is an almost self-care ritual she holds.

Alfred - Def more of a cook than a baker. He can bake when he wants to; it's just following the steps of a recipe, but he could be more motivated by domestic things for their own sake. He will cook and bake when people are over, and people are often surprised at the quality of what makes it onto the table. He can eat seven-layer salad and jello monstrosities at a Southern or Midwest table or pull out a Napa Valley salad and wine pairing much to the ire of the old world. Food is one of the few things his hyper-individualism has yet to completely destroy.

Matt - Surprisingly good baker and cook, but not really anything anyone would write home about. Except maybe bread, he bakes a lot of bread and has had a freakishly high consumption of it since the 18th century, so archeologists can tell the bones from the New Englanders who ate a lot more corn. Not exactly internationally renowned for anything except poutine and weed scones, though, rest in pieces. If you've ever eaten anything you thought was pretty good at the time but will never ever think about again, that's Matt in the kitchen, except when he busts out the rye bread but even then no one will really believe he made it.

Character Details Ask Game

[battry-acid]

FITZGERALD INFO #1

FIRST OF ALL i forgot to put this in the first post, his name is pronounced zheh-KAI-ehl. the "zh" sound is the same as the way the s is pronounced in "vision"/the "ж" is my favourite cyrillic letter. "zhekhail" is my silly made up slavic name based off of mikhail.

ANYWAY, CONTINUING ON,

while making fe3h ocs together, my friends and i filled out a ton of information that would go along with normal fe3h character info. i would like to edit an image of that eventually but here's the info i got so far anyway:

~ Personal Information ~

Name: Zhekhail Fitzgerald

Gender: Male

Age: 16

Birthday: Day 25 of the Ethereal Moon (December 25th)

Height: 160cm (5’2”)

Crest: Major Crest of Zhekhail (Electricity Dragon)

Class Progression: Commoner → Monk → Priest → Dancer << it's intended for him to specifically become a dancer. he would also excel as a bishop and also has the potential for the sword-wielding class progression. >>

Affiliation: Holy Kingdom of Faerghus

Highest Stats: Dex, Spd, Cha Lowest Stats: Def, Str, Lck << i haven't figured out his starting bases or his growth rates yet oops >>

Unique Ability: Friend to All Affects up to four adjacent allies when using the Dance or Rally action. << bringing back the 4-square dance from previous titles!!! >>

~ Beginner Skills ~

Sword: E+ (Strength) Lance: E Axe: E (Weakness) Bow: E Fighting: E Reason: E+ Faith: D (Strength) Authority: D (Strength) Hvy Armor: E (Weakness) Riding: E Flying: E 

~ Personal History ~

1164: Adopted by a bishop in southern Charon territory.  1179: Taken to Garreg Mach to meet the Archbishop. 1180: Enrolls at the Officers Academy at Garreg Mach.

Interests: Reading, making friends

Likes: Religious history, insects, mountains, thunderstorms, burnt food

Dislikes: Keeping secrets, Heroes’ Relics, earthquakes, hot weather

Lost Items:

Small Bell A small golden bell with its buckle, which would likely have connected to clothing, left broken. It probably belongs to someone who often wears jingly bells. (Post-Timeskip only)

Bottle of Honey A small vial of clover honey with a chunk of honeycomb floating inside, its cork hastily tied on. It probably belongs to someone with a close relationship to insects.

Snapped Rosary A copper rosary of the Church of Seiros snapped in half, leaving many of its beads scattered around or missing entirely. It probably belongs to someone with complicated feelings towards the Church.

Gifts: The History of Fódlan (favorite), Book of Sheet Music (favorite), Lavender (favorite), Gemstone Beads (dislike), Stylish Hair Clip (dislike)

Favorite Tea: Honeyed-Fruit Blend, Lavender Blend, Four-Spice Blend

Status: Adoptive son of the bishop of Kukeri, a Kingdom town

Close Allies: Lyonel <<this is my bestie's oc LOL>>, Seteth, Flayn

Paralogue: 

Battalion: Kingdom Beekeepers (B)

Gambit: Resonant Swarm (12 quadrant squares effect; inflicts Rattled condition) << i'll write the plot for this some other time lmao >>

[hrshl-hlms]

the fucking beekeeper's picnic news????

Like yeah by "enough money for voice actoress" I was expecting like some beginners with like maybe three or four voices actoresses for all the characters

BUT NO

IT'S ENOUGH MONEY TO GET SO MANY PEOPLE AND NOT EVEN ONES JUST STARTING

[walks-the-ages]

It *is* true that Honeybees are nonnative in a lot of places and can spread disease to regular bees, but honeybees existing is not the biggest threat to native bees and other native pollinators, it's literally that people still go out and use pesticides to kill every single thing in their garden or lawn, and commerical scale usage is poisoning whole swathes of land.

Heck, some native plants are actually deadly to imported honeybees if they visit the flowers lol.

But yeah the book they're using as their """source""" is indeed from 1859.

the full title is

"Bee-Keeping for Beginners - A Practical Treatise and Condensed Treatise on the Honey-Bee Giving the Best Modes of Management in Order to Secure the Most Profit"

Talk to actual beekeepers, or at least use *modern* books if you're going to be critiquing a process, instead of a book that is 164 years old.

Wild that folks keep saying beekeepers abuse bees as if bees are not both venomous flying animals and fully unionized

[blythewoodbeecompany-com]

Gift Ideas for Beekeepers | Blythewood Bee Company

Looking for the perfect gift for the beekeeper in your life? Discover top picks in Blythewood Bee Company's gift guide, featuring tools, apparel, and unique beekeeping gear. Thoughtful presents for beginners and pros alike—shop smart and delight your favorite apiarist.

[beekeepingsuppliesmelbourne]

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You’ll also find a great range of native bee hive boxes for sale on our shelves. Designed with both bees and beekeepers in mind, they’re perfect for schools, gardens, and eco-conscious households. You’ll not only support native bee populations but also learn loads along the way.

At BuzzBee, we love seeing new beekeepers find their feet. Drop by, ask questions, or check out our workshops. We offer expert advice, hands-on support, and top-quality gear all in one place.

Ready to get buzzing? Come see why local bee lovers choose BuzzBee as their go-to supplier in Melbourne.

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[meyerbees]

Why Italian Queen Bees Are the Ultimate Choice for Thriving Hives

When it comes to honey bees, few varieties are as beloved and widely used as the Italian queen bee. Known for their gentle temperament, prolific egg-laying, and impressive honey production, Italian queens have earned a reputation as the go-to choice for both hobbyists and commercial beekeepers around the world.

If you’re considering adding new genetics to your hive or starting a colony from scratch, an Italian queen bee may be exactly what you need for a healthy, thriving apiary.

Who Are Italian Queen Bees?

Italian queen bees (Apis mellifera ligustica) originate from the Italian peninsula and have been selectively bred for beekeeping since the 1800s. Today, they are among the most popular bee strains in North America and globally due to their favorable traits and overall manageability.

Key Traits of Italian Queens

Here’s why Italian queens are often considered the gold standard:

1. Gentle Temperament

Italian bees are known for their calm, non-aggressive behavior. This makes hive inspections easier and safer—especially for beginners or beekeepers in populated areas where sting incidents need to be minimized.

2. High Productivity

Italian queens are prolific egg layers. They build large colonies quickly in the spring, which means a strong workforce ready to forage, raise brood, and build comb—leading to substantial honey yields.

3. Excellent Honey Production

Because of their rapid colony build-up and efficient foraging habits, Italian bees are considered some of the best producers of surplus honey, especially during heavy nectar flows.

4. Low Swarming Tendency

While no strain is completely swarm-proof, Italian bees have a relatively low tendency to swarm when properly managed, making them more stable for long-term colony growth.

5. Attractive Appearance

Italian bees have a distinctive golden-yellow color that makes them easy to identify among other strains, which some beekeepers appreciate for aesthetic reasons.

Potential Considerations

No queen bee strain is perfect. While Italian queens offer many benefits, there are a few things to keep in mind:

Brood-heavy: Their tendency to maintain large brood nests even during nectar dearths can lead to higher feed requirements in late summer or early fall.

Robbing behavior: Italian bees can be more prone to robbing weaker hives, especially during periods of low nectar flow.

Drifting: Due to their large populations and friendly disposition, they may be more likely to drift into neighboring hives.

Best Uses for Italian Queens

Italian queen bees are ideal for:

First-time beekeepers who want a gentle hive to manage

Urban and suburban beekeeping where minimal aggression is key

Commercial honey production

Pollination services

General backyard hobbyists

If you're looking for a well-balanced, all-purpose queen that performs well under most conditions, Italian queens are hard to beat.

Where to Buy Italian Queen Bees

Italian queens are widely available from reputable breeders across the United States. Look for suppliers that:

Offer marked and mated queens

Provide health guarantees

Breed from disease-resistant and hygienic stock

Have positive reviews or are affiliated with regional beekeeping associations

In states like Illinois, you can often find Italian queens for sale from:

Local apiaries and queen breeders

Beekeeping supply stores

Agricultural co-ops

Illinois State Beekeepers Association partners

Prices typically range from $35–$60 per queen, depending on shipping, markings, and breeding quality.

How to Introduce an Italian Queen Bee

You must introduce a new queen to your hive with careful attention and handling. Here are a few tips:

Ensure the hive is queenless for at least 24 hours before introduction.

Use a queen cage with a candy plug to allow gradual acceptance.

Avoid disturbing the hive during the acceptance period (3–5 days).

Monitor the hive for any signs of queen acceptance (presence of eggs and calm behavior).

Final Thoughts: The Queen for All Seasons

Italian queen bees are one of the most reliable and beginner-friendly options for any beekeeper. With their calm nature, rapid colony growth, and proven productivity, it’s no wonder they’ve remained a favorite across generations.

Whether you're starting your first hive or expanding a large apiary, choosing an Italian queen bee can set your colony up for a successful and fruitful season.