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Mastering the Fume Board: Usage and Safety
Published: July 8, 2025 | Last updated: August 5, 2026 Author: Lappe’s Bee Supply Editorial Team Editorial standard: This guide is written for practical clarity and checked against university... more »
Raw Honey vs. Pure Honey: Their Differences, Benefits, and Selection
Raw honey vs pure honey can both be genuine honey, but the words describe different qualities. “Raw” generally refers to limited processing, while “pure” means the product should... more »
Understanding Bee Robbing and Robber Bees
Honey Bee Robbing: Signs, Causes and Prevention | Lappe's Bee Supply Honey Bee Behavior and Hive Management Robbing can turn an active apiary into a confusing rush of fighting and frantic flight.... more »
A Guide to Bee Hive Pests: A Deep Dive into the Threats Facing Honey Bees
Common Beehive Pests: Identification and Management | Lappe's Bee Supply Published: July 3, 2025 | Last updated: August 4, 2026 | By: Lappe's Bee Supply Team Beehive pests can weaken adult bees,... more »
Spicy Honey Rosemary Cheese Snacks
Spicy Honey Rosemary Cheese Snacks Recipe | Lappe's Bee Supply Honey Recipe These crisp cheddar cheese sticks combine fresh rosemary, gentle heat and a warm honey glaze. Serve them as an... more »
When Do I Put On Winter Honey Bee Hive Insulation Wraps?
When Do I Put On Winter Honey Bee Hive Insulation Wraps? | Lappe's Bee Supply As autumn temperatures begin to fall, beekeepers naturally start thinking about winter hive preparation. One of the most... more »
Honey Apple Bread
Honey Apple Bread Recipe | Lappe's Bee Supply Honey Recipe This moist bread combines applesauce, honey, warm baking spices and chopped pecans in a simple quick bread that can be served for... more »
How to Start Beekeeping: A Guide for Aspiring Beekeepers
Published by Lappe’s Bee Supply Published: June 26, 2025 Beekeeping requires preparation, education and ongoing colony management. This guide provides general educational information for beginning... more »
Is Beekeeping Right for You?
Is Beekeeping Right for You? A Beginner’s Guide | Lappe’s Bee Supply Beginning Beekeeping Guide Beekeeping can be fascinating, useful and deeply rewarding, but owning a hive also means... more »
When to Add a Honey Super to Your Hive: A Guide for Beekeepers
When to Add a Honey Super to a Beehive | Lappe's Bee Supply Hive Management Guide Knowing when to add a honey super helps a strong colony make use of an active nectar flow without running short of... more »
Honey Rhubarb Muffins Recipe
Honey Rhubarb Muffins Recipe | Lappe's Bee Supply These muffins combine tart fresh rhubarb with honey, buttermilk, chopped nuts and a lightly sweet topping. Published: June 19, 2025Last updated: July... more »
Foundationless Beekeeping: Embracing a Natural Approach to Apiculture
Foundationless Beekeeping: Benefits, Challenges and How to Start | Lappe's Bee Supply Published: June 17, 2025 Last updated: July 28, 2026 Author: Lappe's Bee Supply Team Reviewed by: Lappe's Bee Supply... more »
The Best Ways for Filtering Honey: A Comprehensive Guide
Filtering Honey is an important final step between extracting a honey crop and filling clean jars for storage, gifts or sale. Proper filtering removes pieces of beeswax, bee parts, propolis and other visible... more »
Low-Fat Honey Crepes
Low-Fat Honey Crepes Recipe | Lappe's Bee Supply Honey Recipe These thin, tender honey crepes are made with non-fat milk, egg whites, one whole egg and a small amount of canola oil. The batter... more »
Plants to Avoid When You Have Honeybees
Plants to Avoid Around Honey Bees | Lappe's Bee Supply Beekeeping Guide Honey bees depend on flowering plants for nectar, pollen, plant resins and other resources, but not every plant contributes... more »
The Remarkable Role of Honey Bee Pollination
Honey Bee Pollination: How Bees Pollinate Flowers and Crops | Lappe's Bee Supply Written by: Lappe's Bee Supply Team Reviewed by: Lappe's Bee Supply Beekeeping Team Published: June 9, 2025
No-Knead Rye Bread
No-Knead Rye Bread with Honey Recipe | Lappe's Bee Supply Lappe's Kitchen Recipes This easy no-knead rye bread combines hearty rye flour, everyday white flour and honey in a simple homemade loaf that... more »
Understanding Bee Bread: The Superfood of the Hive
What Is Bee Bread? Nutrition, Benefits and Role in the Hive | Lappe's Bee Supply It is pollen that honey bees collect, moisten with nectar or honey, pack into comb cells and store for later use. It... more »
A Guide to Washing Your Bee Suit: Keeping Your Gear in Top Shape
Author: Lappe's Bee Supply Team Published: May 21, 2025 Last Updated: July 14, 2026 Reviewed By: Lappe's Bee Supply Beekeeping Team Editorial Note: This guide combines practical beekeeping experience... more »
Storing Honey: Tips for Longevity and Quality
How to Store Honey Properly: Storage, Crystallization and Shelf Life | Lappe's Bee Supply Honey Storage Guide Honey is naturally stable, but the way it is handled after opening still matters. This... more »
Harvest Pumpkin Muffins
Warmly spiced harvest pumpkin muffins made with honey, pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and optional pecans or walnuts. These harvest pumpkin muffins combine the comforting flavor of pumpkin with the natural... more »
The Critical Role of Water for Honey Bees
Why Do Honey Bees Need Water? | Lappe's Bee Supply Author: Lappe's Bee Supply Team Published: May 20, 2025 Last Updated: July 13, 2026 Reviewed by: Lappe's Bee Supply Beekeeping Team
Why Honey Bees Kill Their Queen: An Exploration of Colony Dynamics
Author: Lappe’s Bee Supply Team Published: May 19, 2025 Last Updated: July 9, 2026 Reviewed by: Lappe’s Bee Supply Beekeeping Team Editorial Note: This guide is written for beginning and... more »
The Incredible Journey of Honey Bees: Exploring Their Foraging Distances
Honey bees (Apis mellifera) are remarkable creatures that play an indispensable role in our ecosystem, particularly when it comes to pollination. Beyond their well-known ability to produce honey, these... more »
Blueberry- Lemon Muffins
Honey Blueberry-Lemon Muffins Recipe | Lappe's Bee Supply Honey Recipe These blueberry-lemon muffins are tender, bright, and naturally sweetened with honey. They are made with butter, buttermilk, fresh... more »
How to Requeen a Hive: A Clear Guide for Beekeepers
How to Requeen a Hive: A Clear Guide for Beekeepers Skip to main content This is one of the most useful queen-management skills a beekeeper can learn. A good queen helps a colony maintain brood... more »
The Strength and Resilience of Russian Honey Bees
Russian bees are valued for Varroa mite resistance, adaptive brood timing, resource-aware winter behavior, and practical resilience in managed apiaries. This guide explains what they are, where they came... more »
Types of Honey: Flavor, Uses, Benefits, and Storage Guide
Types of Honey: Flavor, Uses, Benefits, and Storage Guide Honey buyer’s guide Honey is more than a sweetener. The many Types of Honey are shaped by flowers, geography, weather, season, handling, and... more »
Honey Whole Wheat Bread Recipe
Honey Whole Wheat Bread Recipe for Soft Loaves or Buns This honey whole wheat is a simple yeast bread made with warm water, honey, oil, salt, yeast, and whole wheat flour. It can be shaped into hearty... more »
Hive Beetles: Nature’s Uninvited Guests
Author: Lappe’s Bee Supply Published: April 17, 2025 Last updated: July 2, 2026 Editorial note: This guide is written for beekeepers who need clear, practical, evidence-led information about small hive... more »
The Fascinating World of Saskatraz Honey Bees
Author: Lappe’s Bee Supply Published: May 5, 2025 Last updated: July 1, 2026 Saskatraz honey bees are often discussed as if they are a separate bee species, but that is not accurate. Saskatraz bees are... more »
Wax Moths: Intriguing Creatures of the Beekeeping World
Author: Lappe’s Bee Supply Published: May 2, 2025 Last updated: July 1, 2026 Key Takeaways The Buzz About This Post Core Definitions Wax moths are moths whose larvae live in or around honey bee comb... more »
Bee Hive Management
Author: Lappe’s Bee Supply Published: May 1, 2025 Last updated: July 1, 2026 Editorial focus: This guide explains practical bee hive management using field-based beekeeping experience, extension-backed... more »
The Carniolan Honey Bee: An In-Depth Exploration
Author: Lappe’s Bee Supply Date Published: April 28, 2025 Last updated: June 30, 2026 The Carniolan bee, Apis mellifera carnica, is one of the best-known European honey bee subspecies used by... more »
How Do Honey Bees Work???
Author: Lappe’s Bee Supply Published: April 7, 2025 Last updated: June 30, 2026 Healthy honey bee colonies rely on specialized worker bees, nurse bees, and a productive queen working together to raise... more »
Honey Strawberry Jam
Author: Lappe's Bee SupplyPublished: April 18, 2025Last updated: June 30, 2026 Honey strawberry jam is a naturally sweetened homemade fruit spread made with fresh strawberries, honey, grated Granny Smith... more »
Embracing Honey Bees on Earth Day
Author: Lappe’s Bee Supply Published: April 22, 2025 Last updated: June 30, 2026 Honey bee: A social bee in the genus Apis, commonly managed in North America as Apis mellifera. Pollinator: An animal... more »
Seasonal Bee Behavior Changes: An Exploration of Nature’s Buzz
Author: Lappe’s Bee Supply Publish Date: April 22, 2025 Last updated: June 30, 2026 Seasonal bee behavior refers to the way bees change their foraging, brood rearing, swarming, clustering, food... more »
The Wonderful World of Cordovan Honey Bees
Author: Lappe’s Bee Supply Published: April 21, 2025 Last updated: June 30, 2026 Cordovan honey bees are eye-catching bees known for their warm golden to reddish-brown color. Beekeepers often talk... more »
Regulations and Ordinances of Beekeeping
Author: Lappe’s Bee Supply Published: April 18, 2025 Last Updated: June 30, 2026 Editorial Standards: This guide is written for educational use and should be verified against your state, county, city,... more »
Strawberry Rhubarb Preserves
Strawberry Rhubarb Preserves Author: Lappe's Bee Supply Last Updated: June 30, 2026 Published Date: April 17, 2025 Recipe Type: Honey-sweetened fruit preserves Yield: About 4 half-pint jars Strawberry... more »
Beekeeping In the Beginning
Author: Lappe's Bee Supply | Published: April 15, 2025 | Last Updated: June 16, 2026 Editorial Standards: This guide is written for beginner and experienced beekeepers using historical references,... more »
Options for Installing Package Bees
Short Answer: Package bees are installed by either allowing the bees to crawl into the hive naturally or by shaking them directly into prepared hive equipment. Both methods require proper queen cage... more »
The Remarkable Life of Drone Honey Bees
Author: Lappe's Bee Supply Editorial Team | Last Updated: June 2026 Editorial note: This guide is written for beekeepers, new hive owners, and honey bee enthusiasts who want a clear, accurate explanation... more »
Installing Honey Bee Nucs
Installing a honey bee nuc is one of the most important first steps in beekeeping. A careful installation protects the queen, keeps brood organized, reduces colony stress, and gives the bees the food, space,... more »
The Intricate World of Worker Honey Bees: The Unsung Heroes of the Hive
Author: Lappe's Bee SupplyPublished: April 7, 2025Last Updated: June 9, 2026Editorial Note: This educational guide is reviewed for factual accuracy, practical beekeeping value, and alignment with... more »
Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Author: Lappe’s Bee Supply | Published Date: April 4, 2025 | Last Updated: June 9, 2026 | Recipe Type: Main Dish Bacon wrapped pork tenderloin is a simple, satisfying main dish made with lean pork... more »
The Queen Mother: The Queen Bee
Author: Lappe’s Bee Supply Published: April 3, 2025 Last updated: June 9, 2026 Editorial standards: This guide is written for beekeepers and bee-curious readers using university extension guidance,... more »
Honey Bee Incubation Rates
Author: Lappe's Bee Supply Editorial Team Published: April 1, 2025Last Updated: June 9, 2026Editorial Standards: Written for beekeepers using established honey bee biology, university extension... more »
Africanized Honey Bees
Africanized Honey Bees: Facts, Behavior, Risks & Safety Guide Africanized honey bee are often called “killer bees,” but that nickname leaves out the most important facts. These bees are real... more »
Bears and Beehives: The Relationship Between Predator and Prey
Bears and Beehives: Why Bears Attack Hives and How Beekeepers Can Protect Them Bears do not raid beehives only for honey. They are often after the protein-rich brood inside the hive. This guide... more »
Baked Chicken with Spicy Barbecue Sauce
Baked chicken with spicy honey barbecue sauce is a sweet, tangy, savory, and mildly spicy chicken recipe made with honey, ketchup, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, onion, herbs, and warm spices. This... more »
Getting Ready For your New Honey Bees
Getting Ready for Your New Honey Bees Before your honey bees arrive, your hive should already be painted or protected, assembled, placed in its permanent location, and stocked with the tools and feed needed... more »
How to Ensure You Have a Thriving Beehive
A thriving beehive is not created by luck. It comes from good placement, quality equipment, steady nutrition, regular inspections, mite control, and enough room for the colony to grow. This guide is... more »
Nectar and Pollen: The Essential Roles in Honey Bee Ecology
Nectar and pollen are both essential to honey bees, but they do very different jobs inside the hive. Nectar gives bees carbohydrates for energy and is converted into honey. Pollen gives bees protein, fats,... more »
Honey Apple Butter
This is a thick, smooth apple spread made by slowly cooking apples with cider, warm spices, and real honey until rich, concentrated, and deeply flavorful. This old-fashioned recipe creates a naturally... more »
An In-Depth Exploration of Honey Bee Smokers and Fuel Options
Honey Bee Smokers and Fuel Options: Best Smoker Fuels for Beekeeping Home › Blog › Honey Bee Smokers and Fuel Options Published: March 18, 2025Updated: May 27, 2026 Written by the team at... more »
Installing and Supporting New Honeybee Colonies
Venturing into beekeeping is not just about cultivating an enjoyable hobby; it's about contributing to our ecosystem, promoting biodiversity, and enjoying the sweet rewards of your efforts. If... more »
Choosing the Perfect Hive Location
Choosing the Perfect Hive Location for Honey Bees | Lappe's Bee Supply Published: March 14, 2025 | Updated: May 21, 2026 The best location gives honey bees morning sunlight, dry ground, nearby water,... more »
Easy Peasy Honey Cornbread
Easy honey cornbread is a soft, moist quick bread made with cornmeal, buttermilk, eggs, butter, and real honey. This homemade recipe bakes at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes and creates a lightly sweet,... more »
Honey Bee Anatomy
Honey bee anatomy is the study of a worker honeybee's body structure, including the head, thorax, abdomen, wings, legs, eyes, antennae, mouthparts, wax glands, pollen baskets, digestive organs, and... more »
Common Concerns for Beekeepers: A Comprehensive Guide
Common Beekeeping Concerns: Stings, Costs, Time, Laws & Hive Health Beginner Beekeepers Guide Beekeepers are educational, and deeply connected to the health of gardens, orchards, farms, and local... more »
Dealing with Winter Deadouts with Honey Bees
Winter Deadouts in Honey Bees: Causes, Prevention & What to Do Next Winter deadout are one of the most difficult experiences in beekeeping. A colony that appeared healthy in fall can suddenly collapse... more »
Cinnamon Raisin Bread
Published March 6, 2025 | Updated June 10, 2026 | By Lappe's Bee Supply Homemade cinnamon raisin bread is a soft yeast bread made with warm cinnamon, sweet raisins, hearty oats, and honey. It is the kind... more »
Exploring the Multifaceted Uses of Honeycomb
Written and reviewed by the Lappe’s Bee Supply Team Published March 4, 2025 Last updated August 14, 2026 Honeycomb is one of the defining structures of a honey bee colony. Worker... more »
How Many Bee Colonies Should a Beekeeper Keep??
The ideal number of bee colonies depends on your experience, available time, forage, equipment, budget, and goals. Most beginners should start small, learn the rhythm of colony care, and expand only when... more »
Apple-Orange Honey Loaf
Apple-Orange Honey Loaf Recipe | Lappe’s Bee Supply A moist citrus quick bread made with applesauce, fresh oranges, raisins, chopped nuts, and honey. This cozy loaf is sweet, tender, and perfect for... more »
Do you have the Time for Beekeeping??
How Much Time Does Beekeeping Take? | Beginner Beekeeping Guide Beginner Beekeeper Guide A realistic guide to the weekly and seasonal time commitment of keeping honey bees, including inspections, honey... more »
Mated Queen Honey Bees For Sale
Queen Honey Bees for Sale: How to Choose the Best Queen Bee for Your Hive A queen bee is the engine of a honey bee colony. Her genetics influence brood production, temperament, honey yield, overwintering... more »
What Is Beeswax? Uses, Benefits, Types, and Buying Guide
Published: May 19, 2026 | Reviewed by: Experienced Beekeepers at Lappe's Bee Supply Beeswax has been used for thousands of years, yet it remains one of the most versatile natural materials... more »
Honey Benefit: A Natural Remedy
Honey Benefits: Nutrition, Immune Support, Skin Benefits & Natural Sweetener Guide Sweet, golden, and naturally versatile, honey is more than a pantry staple. This guide explains how honey is made, why... more »
Unleashing the Sweet Secrets of Italian Bees: Your Ultimate Guide to Everything You Need to Know
Italian honey bees are one of the most trusted and beginner-friendly bee types in modern beekeeping. They are known for calm behavior, fast colony growth, excellent honey production, and strong spring... more »
Honey Roasted Butternut Squash
A warm, comforting side dish made with roasted butternut squash, honey, butter, cinnamon, and your favorite herbs or spices. By Lappe’s Bee Supply Editorial Team • Last Updated: May 15,... more »
Buzzing into Beekeeping: A Comprehensive Guide to Get You Started
Beginner Beekeeping Guide Beekeeping is the practice of managing honey bee colonies in man-made hives. Successful beekeeping requires more than owning a hive: a beekeeper must learn colony behavior,... more »
Saskatraz Package Honey Bees: Exceptional Attributes & Usage
Saskatraz PACKAGE Honey Bees • Beginner Beekeeping Published: March 12, 2024 | Last Updated: May 15, 2026 Saskatraz package honey bees are hybrid honey bees developed from Canadian breeding... more »
Honey Pumpkin Pie Bars
Creamy pumpkin filling, warm fall spices, natural honey sweetness, and a chewy oat crust baked into easy-to-serve dessert bars. Last Updated: May 15, 2026. Author: Lappe’s Bee Supply Editorial Team... more »
Beeswax Lotion Bars Recipe
Beeswax lotion bars are simple, solid moisturizers made with beeswax, oils, and cosmetic butters. This guide explains the beginner recipe, ingredient choices, texture adjustments, storage tips, and safe... more »
Get The Buzz on Beeswax Foundation: 10 Tips for Choosing the Best Brand
The right foundation helps bees draw straight comb faster, gives the queen room to lay, and keeps your first season from getting slowed down by poor wax coating. Author: Lappe’s Bee Supply... more »
What To Know About Beginning Beekeeping
Beginning Beekeeping Supplies: What New Beekeepers Need to Start a Hive Starting your first hive is exciting, but it is much easier when you know exactly what equipment, bees, and tools you need before pickup... more »
Beehive-Understanding The Parts
A Langstroth beehive is a modular hive system made from stackable boxes, removable frames, covers, and seasonal accessories. Each part has a clear job: protecting the colony, giving bees room to raise... more »
