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Bees, Health & Disease,

Our Bees Die After Corn Years



We’ve been keeping bees for a little over seven years. Over that time, we’ve made an observation that may be purely coincidental, but it’s worth noting. And I’d love to hear what you all think in the comment section. We live in a residential farming community and our property is surrounded by thousands of acres […]

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Bees, Health & Disease, Pollinator News

2018 Neonics Ban in Maryland



Editor’s note: The information presented below may no longer be relevant or accurate.  I have seen the precipitous decline in bee populations while beekeeping over the past 20 years. I recently lost all three of my beehives this past year, more than at any time in my beekeeping career. Yes, I can replace them, but […]

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