Chris Wakoko 
Many of us flee when they hear a buzzing bee. Yes, many people believe they have apiphobia or fear of bees. Many others are sensitive to bee stings. But, what does it mean when a bee follows you? Bees follow you around because you have a pleasant scent, sweat, you resemble a flower, or you … Read more
On the outside, a beehive looks like a simple box. However, there are so many different parts in it that make it one of the best self-contained units. These parts working together ensure bee stay alive and, in the process, we get our honey and our crops keep producing. There are many types and arrangements … Read more
Every industry has its challenges, and the same goes for beekeeping. Some common ones include swarming, absconding, pests, diseases, and predators. None of this, however, does a beekeeper dread more than a colony collapse disorder. It’s the one thing that keeps me awake at night, dreading and hoping that it doesn’t occur to me. In … Read more
If you want to add color to your garden, mums are your best bet. They come in different shades and hues, from white, purple, and orange to pink. Mums enthusiasts love them for their late blooming. When others have died out as seasons change, mums are left vibrant and thriving. Given their bright colors, mums … Read more
A great variety of plants we consume as food or fruit depend on pollination to facilitate reproduction and regeneration. But what is pollination? How does it happen? Where does it occur, and what is its importance? Plant reproduction relies on pollination, which is when a pollinator moves pollen from the anthers of a flower (male … Read more
As a beekeeper, there is no better time than honey extraction time. Although some of the methods involved are tedious and involving, the final product is what keeps you going. Extracting honey is the process of getting honey from the honeycombs in pure liquid form. The goal is to have the honey in its purest … Read more
Waxworms are the larval stage of the wax moth. They resemble butterworms or the black soldier fly larvae but are different. In appearance, they resemble maggots or caterpillars from a distance, but they aren’t either of them. Leopard geckos can eat wax worms as they have a high nutritional value, which benefits the gecko. Since … Read more
If you face a bed bug infestation within your property, you will always look for a way to control them. But are lizards the perfect approach? Lizards, especially geckos, eat bed bugs. However, not all lizard species will feed on bed bugs. In addition, the bed bug feeder lizards may not offer a feasible pest … Read more
In the United States, beekeepers make an average pay of $40,300 per year. This average, however, has such a broad range of highs and lows that it is not meaningful. The remuneration of those working in the beekeeping sector depends on various factors. There are several variables, including the region of the nation where the … Read more
The earth is home to more than 43,000 distinct species of spiders. Only a small portion of these are considered harmful, and fewer than 30, less than a tenth of one percent, have been linked to human fatalities. Why do people get harmed by so few spiders? As per the Guinness World Records, the Sydney … Read more