For anyone who is interested in beekeeping, one of the biggest questions is: how much does beekeeping cost in the UK? And while there is no simple answer, you can expect to pay anywhere between £350 to £500. While beekeeping is definitely great for the environment, it’s not always as great for your bank balance ..read more

Bees and their hives are found in religious imagery and royal regalia across multiple cultures and on all major continents.  Honey and pollen are highly regarded in traditional folk medicine and religious observances. And even some cultural creation stories place the bee at the heart of humanity and human existence.  Today, we want to take ..read more

For the beginner beekeeper, finding the best type of hive can be challenging. There are many different beehive types available. With some being more common than others.   In today’s modern world of beekeeping, there are three common types of beehive people choose between. These are the Langstroth, the Top Bar and the Warre. All ..read more

First things first, no beeswax, no comb… Drawn comb is created by bees for food, brood, larvae and eggs. Hexagonal Prismatic, double-sided cells are constructed from wax and are the foundations of every bee hive. Building comb requires good beeswax production. And this is where the worker bees come into play. In a honeybee colony, […] The post How to Encourage Honey Bees to Build Comb appeared first on Honey Bees Home ..read more

Ever wondered about the history of beehives? Where did the come from? And who invented them? Today we will take a closer look at the Langstroth beehive, along with basic beekeeping tips for beginners. It all started back In the 1850s, when the Langstroth hive was first patented. Lorenzo Langstroth developed a bee hive that […] The post Honey Bees and the Langstroth Hive appeared first on Honey Bees Home ..read more

Share on facebook Share on google Share on twitter Share on linkedin Bees, they capture the mind and imagination of people around the world. But what is it about them that intrigues us so much?   These highly organised workers have an almighty impact not only our planet but also on our lives.   They […] The post Honey Bees: The Ultimate Beginners Guide 2019 appeared first on Honey Bees Home ..read more

With around 2,000 different species of bees across Europe, Gardens provide essential nesting, shelter and sustenance for many types. Many wild bee species are in rapid decline due to the use of pesticides and loss of habitats. Wild bees need a helping hand now more than ever before. A brilliant way to do your bit […] The post How to Create a Bee Friendly Garden appeared first on Honey Bees Home ..read more

It is estimated that there are between 20,000 and 25000  species of bee worldwide. Of these, there are more than 4,000 distinct types, all belonging to the Apoidea family, part of the Hymenoptera order. The Apoidea family is further broken down into nine different groups. It is believed that bees descended from Crabronidae Wasps. Specifically, […] The post The Most Common Types of Bees appeared first on Honey Bees Home ..read more

Honey Bees are majestic little creatures and are descendants of the Apini tribe. Just as domesticated chickens originated from the forest floors of Thailand, the domesticated honey bee comes from the Philippines, Indonesia and the surrounding countries. The only species of Honey Bee not to originate in South East Asia is the Western Honey Bee […] The post European Honey Bee – Species, Anatomy & Types appeared first on Honey Bees Home ..read more

Don’t feel like reading just now? Listen to the audio version of this blog instead. https://honeybeeshome.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/output_HD360-2.mp4 Bees! What’s not to love about them? OK. So we know that not everyone is a fan of these little buzzers. But without them, the world would be a very different place! Personally, we think bees are Bee-rilliant! And […] The post 30 Facts About Bees – You Won’t believe #29! appeared first on Honey Bees Home ..read more