Grampa Beekeeper 
Enjoying a meal outdoors on your patio, in your backyard, or at a picnic in the park is something we all enjoy with friends and family. Uninvited party crashers, such as bees, can quickly destroy the mood of the occasion! How can you keep bees away from your outdoor meals and avoid them from causing … Read more
Most people know of the importance of bees and other pollinators in our natural world and the important service they provide to people. Even though bees are important to human survival, we do not necessarily want them invading our homes or our outdoor events. How do you keep bees away without causing them any harm? … Read more
Bees have the habit of moving into very inconvenient spaces and making them their home. This becomes a problem when the inconvenient space they choose is part of our homes, such as a vent. Is there any danger to you from bees in a vent, and how do you get the bees out of the … Read more
If you have noticed many dead bees in your bird bath, pond, or swimming pool, you may wonder why the bees are drowning and how you can help them get water and survive. Providing a safe water station will save the bees from drowning and keep them out of your pool or pond. Bird baths … Read more
Summertime is when we are more active outdoors and enjoy some fun in the pool. This time of year is also when wasps and bees are most active, and they can become a nuisance and spoil our poolside fun and relaxation. We have some ideas you can use to keep these critters at bay and … Read more
Virginia Beach may be seen as a holiday destination for many, but it also has excellent opportunities for beekeepers! Beekeeping laws in Virginia Beach must comply with Virginia state laws regarding the industry, but the city can impose additional regulations within the city limits. Virginia Beach has local regulations and bylaws that limit beekeeping based … Read more
Tennessee actively encourages its interested residents to become beekeepers because the authorities understand the importance of these pollinators to agriculture in the state. While participation is encouraged, beekeeping must be conducted within the bounds of the beekeeping laws in Tennessee, put in place to protect the industry and the pollinators themselves. Tennessee has strict beekeeping … Read more
Texas is renowned for being big and bold in everything, but how does the state’s relaxed attitude in many legal sectors affect beekeepers in Texas? What are the laws regarding keeping bees in Texas, and are there any specific benefits for beekeepers? State laws for beekeeping in Texas are mostly in place to control the … Read more
Kentucky is known for its bluegrass and its bourbon, but beekeeping is another popular activity in this state. The beekeeping laws in Kentucky at a state level are not complicated, but each local region has by-laws and ordinances which must be observed. The Kentucky Department of Agriculture appoints a State Apiarist to implement and maintain … Read more
Michigan has excellent beekeeping opportunities, and the state laws for beekeepers are not restrictive. This relaxed perspective on beekeeping does not mean there are no laws for beekeepers in Michigan since many of the local municipalities have their own regulations for the practice. Beekeeping in Michigan has state regulations restricting the export of bees and … Read more