Grampa Beekeeper 
If you have been a beekeeper for any length of time, you will start to realise that alongside a smoker and a hive tool, your blowtorch is an essential piece of kit! However, which blowtorch is good for a beekeeper? If you have ever wondered about this, please read on. In this article we will … Read more
If you are a beekeeper that is struggling to make decent money from your apiary, I have the article for you. A lot of beekeepers get stuck trying the same old things when it comes to making money out of their bees. Be original! Try something unique and dodge the crowd! This is how you … Read more
If you have been around beekeepers for any length of time, you have probably noticed that a lot of them have white paint lying around! Why is this? What’s the deal with beekeepers using white paint? If you have ever wondered about these questions please read on 🙂 5 Reasons Beekeepers Like Using White Paint … Read more
If you a beekeeper of any sort, your life is very often dominated by the beehive frames that you use. A lot of agonizing and deliberation will go on to decide which type of beehive frame to put in your precious beehive; Wood VS Plastic! This short article will hopefully give you some insight into … Read more
I am sure a lot of you like drinking tea, right? I know coffee is more trendy and all, but there are still a huge amount of people that love a warming cup of tea on a daily basis. I know I do! And some of these people are clearly not sweet enough as they … Read more
What is beeswax and paraffin wax? What are their advantages and disadvantages?Beeswax and paraffin wax are both types of wax. Beeswax is made by honeybees, while paraffin wax is a type of mineral wax. Both have their own advantages and disadvantages. Let’s find out whether beeswax or paraffin wax would be best for you…. What … Read more
As beekeepers, we have all been there, right? All bright eyed and bushy tailed, brand new to the hobby and ready to ‘get our bee on’. Then, a few months later, after winter, we are left staring at a decimated bee colony and wondering why we got into this hobby in the first place 🙂 … Read more
If you are a bird owner and have beeswax candles around your house, have you ever wondered about the safety of these candles on your bird’s health? I am sure you are aware that a bird’s respiratory system is delicate at the best of times, and inhaling certain fumes can potentially cause damage and even … Read more
There are all kinds of waxes in the world. Of course, as a bee related site, we often talk about the benefits of beeswax and the different ways we can use it. However, it is important that we also consider other wax types and how they might compare to beeswax. After all, if you are … Read more
Beeswax is used in a lot of different everyday items, from lip balm, to wood polish to candles! But one question still remains…. is beeswax digestible? Well, it is in lip balm that we might accidentally eat……so it must be right? Well, let’s separate fact from fiction together and discover whether beeswax is in fact … Read more