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Apivar Blog

Aprivar: What It Is, What it Does, & How to Use It Varroa destructor. It sounds like an evil nemesis...
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Beekeeper lessons

There are times when one person’s lessons learned are better shared to prevent others from having to learn the same. ...
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8 frame vs 10 frame debate

Few hobbies benefit the planet as does beekeeping.  Backyard beekeepers make a direct contribution to their environments and local communities. ...
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Nucs and Crannies

The Nucs and Crannies of Beekeeping Interested in beekeeping? Looking to buy honeybees? You are not alone. Americans have spent...
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Avoiding Pesticides

How can I protect my bees from pesticides/insecticides? We use pesticides to eliminate harmful and nuisance insects.  Unfortunately, honeybees can...
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Melissa in mythology

In ancient Greece, upon Mount Olympus, a great wedding feast was prepared for the marriages of Zeus and Hera and...
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Should you bee feeding your bees

Should I feed my bees? This is an incredibly common question for beekeepers, especially those just starting out.  The answer...
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Honeybees and Swarms

Honeybees and Swarms It’s finally spring here in Northern Virginia.  The temperatures are on the rise, and flowering trees are...
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Honey Blog

We get a lot of questions about honey here at Sweet Sophia.  Apparently, there are a lot of really bad...
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Getting Started in Beekeeping

How do I get started in beekeeping? Beekeeping is an amazing hobby that is fun for the entire family and...
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