Apiculture Archives - Alvéole

Catégorie : Apiculture

9 juin, 2021

5 façons d’aider tous les pollinisateurs – pas seulement les abeilles à miel

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Les abeilles à miel, les abeilles sauvages, les papillons, les papillons de nuit, les colibris et les autres pollinisateurs aident à produire plus du tiers de la nourriture que nous mangeons. Ce sont aussi des espèces sans qui la grande majorité des fleurs sauvages, des arbustes et des arbres seraient incapables de se reproduire, ce qui en retour affecterait d’autres créatures qui comptent sur cette végétation pour survivre.

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26 mars, 2021

Qu’est-ce que la pollinisation et pourquoi les abeilles sont-elles si importantes?

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La pollinisation se produit lorsque le pollen est transporté d'une fleur à l'autre par des pollinisateurs comme les abeilles. Découvrez le parcours de Béa l'abeille...
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2 juillet, 2020

Honey Bees for Beginners: How to Overcome the Fear of Bees

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Curious about urban beekeeping but struggling to manage people’s fear of bees? Check out these helpful tips to get everyone on board and comfortable.
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4 février, 2020

7 surprising facts about bee stings

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Everybody knows it: bees have stingers and they know how to use them! Naturally, most people ponder stings with a mixture of fear and curiosity. In truth, bees are docile and hardworking by nature. Humans and bees can live together side-by-side quite pleasantly. Here are some interesting facts about bee stings that will probably surprise you.
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1 novembre, 2019

#MythBusting: are beehives in office buildings dangerous?

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There’s no denying it, bees have a bad rep’ - they just do. But far from being the sting-crazy predators they’re often made out to be, bees are first and foremost misunderstood.
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23 octobre, 2019

#FunFacts: 6 Things You Should Know about Honey

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Did you know that North Americans consume a lot more honey than they can produce? In fact, numbers show that up to three-quarters of our honey comes from elsewhere. While that’s great for our collective sweet tooth, it can be trickier to know what’s in imported honey, with some blends including lesser ingredients like cheap corn syrup or unwelcome GMOs.

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14 octobre, 2019

Tips and Hacks: Choosing an Urban Beekeeping Company

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Contrary to popular belief– and to unfounded fears – almost any building can host a hive. But to truly take advantage of your urban beekeeping experience and keep your bees happy, you’re best to get the help of a qualified, experienced partner.
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11 octobre, 2019

#FunFacts: 6 Things You Should Know about Bees (and the Planet)

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The bee population is in serious danger, and that means our entire food system is too.
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7 octobre, 2019

How to increase property value with urban beekeeping

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Urban beekeeping can help you foster community, visibility, and retention in your buildings. Because really, it’s about so much more than honey!
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