Keeping Your Bees Stress-Free - Tips for Happy and Productive Hives

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class="blog-item-top-wrapper"> <div class="blog-item-title"> <h1 class="entry-title entry-title--large p-name" itemprop="headline" data-content-field="title">Keeping Your Bees Stress-Free</h1> </div> <div class="blog-item-meta-wrapper"> <div class="blog-meta-item blog-meta-item--categories" data-content-field="categories"> <span class="blog-item-category-wrapper"><a href="/beekeeping/category/Homesteading" class="blog-item-category blog-item-category--Homesteading">Homesteading</a></span> </div> <div class="blog-item-author-date-wrapper" data-animation-role="date"> <time class="dt-published blog-meta-item blog-meta-item--date" datetime="Feb 20" pubdate data-content-field="published-on"> <span>Feb 20</span> </time> <div class="blog-meta-item blog-meta-item--author p-author author" data-content-field="author">Written By <a href="/beekeeping?author=6557055a37d50d33cd11ad3d" class="blog-author-name">Guest User</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="blog-item-content-wrapper"> <div class="blog-item-content e-content"><div class="sqs-layout sqs-grid-12 columns-12" data-layout-label="Post Body" data-type="item" id="item-63e923e811721161424392a6"><div class="row sqs-row"><div class="col sqs-col-12 span-12"><div class="sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html" data-block-type="2" data-border-radii="{"topLeft":{"unit":"px","value":0.0},"topRight":{"unit":"px","value":0.0},"bottomLeft":{"unit":"px","value":0.0},"bottomRight":{"unit":"px","value":0.0}}" id="block-yui_3_17_2_1_1703165188879_9640"><div class="sqs-block-content"> <div class="sqs-html-content"> <p style="text-align:center;white-space:pre-wrap;" class=""><a href="https://discover.texasrealfood.com"><span class="sqsrte-text-color--black">Discover</span></a><span class="sqsrte-text-color--black"> > </span><a href="/beekeeping"><span class="sqsrte-text-color--black">Beekeeping</span></a><span class="sqsrte-text-color--black">  > </span>Keeping Your Bees Stress-Free</p> </div> </div></div><div class="sqs-block image-block sqs-block-image" data-aspect-ratio="23.159960745829245" data-block-type="5" id="block-yui_3_17_2_1_1676223460775_3414"><div class="sqs-block-content"> <div class=" image-block-outer-wrapper layout-caption-below design-layout-inline combination-animation-site-default individual-animation-site-default individual-text-animation-site-default " data-test="image-block-inline-outer-wrapper" > <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " style="max-width:2500px;" > <div class="image-block-wrapper" data-animation-role="image" > <div class="sqs-image-shape-container-element has-aspect-ratio " style=" position: relative; padding-bottom:23.15995979309082%; overflow: hidden;-webkit-mask-image: -webkit-radial-gradient(white, black); " > <img data-stretch="false" data-src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676223756834-157408HHYSDM9NYQ6FDZ/unsplash-image-mayW6HC1ALs.jpg" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676223756834-157408HHYSDM9NYQ6FDZ/unsplash-image-mayW6HC1ALs.jpg" data-image-dimensions="2500x1667" data-image-focal-point="0.8259853039412157,0.6240390024376523" alt="" data-load="false" elementtiming="system-image-block" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676223756834-157408HHYSDM9NYQ6FDZ/unsplash-image-mayW6HC1ALs.jpg" width="2500" height="1667" alt="" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 100vw" style="display:block;object-fit: cover; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-position: 82.59853039412157% 62.40390024376523%" onload="this.classList.add("loaded")" srcset="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676223756834-157408HHYSDM9NYQ6FDZ/unsplash-image-mayW6HC1ALs.jpg?format=100w 100w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676223756834-157408HHYSDM9NYQ6FDZ/unsplash-image-mayW6HC1ALs.jpg?format=300w 300w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676223756834-157408HHYSDM9NYQ6FDZ/unsplash-image-mayW6HC1ALs.jpg?format=500w 500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676223756834-157408HHYSDM9NYQ6FDZ/unsplash-image-mayW6HC1ALs.jpg?format=750w 750w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676223756834-157408HHYSDM9NYQ6FDZ/unsplash-image-mayW6HC1ALs.jpg?format=1000w 1000w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676223756834-157408HHYSDM9NYQ6FDZ/unsplash-image-mayW6HC1ALs.jpg?format=1500w 1500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676223756834-157408HHYSDM9NYQ6FDZ/unsplash-image-mayW6HC1ALs.jpg?format=2500w 2500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-loader="sqs"> </div> </div> </figure> </div> </div></div><div class="sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html" data-block-type="2" data-border-radii="{"topLeft":{"unit":"px","value":0.0},"topRight":{"unit":"px","value":0.0},"bottomLeft":{"unit":"px","value":0.0},"bottomRight":{"unit":"px","value":0.0}}" id="block-e6aef36a6d2aaf9b85e7"><div class="sqs-block-content"> <div class="sqs-html-content"> <p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Bees by nature are diligent workers. They do not need constant monitoring. They do the work nature has intended for them no matter the situation they are in. As beekeepers, man manage the environment the bees lived and worked in to be able to benefit and take a share from the products the bees worked hard for. In this regard, beekeepers would want their bees to be in their best shape. Happy, healthy, and stress-free bees are the most productive ones. </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://discover.texasrealfood.com/beekeeping/tag/Honey+bees" target="_new">Honey Bees (Tag Archive)</a></p><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Explore the fascinating world of honey (<a href="/food-shelf-life/honey">how long does honey last?</a>) bees with our tag archive on "Honey Bees," featuring articles on their behavior, importance, and<a href="https://discover.texasrealfood.com/beekeeping/tag/Honey+bees"> the art of beekeeping.</a></p></li></ul><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Here below are some things you can do to make your bees in top shape:</p><h2 style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Purchase Clean <a href="/health-conditions/hives">Hives</a> and Equipment</h2><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Having a clean hive and equipment is vital to a healthy colony, whether you are just <a href="https://discover.texasrealfood.com/beekeeping/wrap-up-getting-started-with-beekeeping-in-texas">getting started</a> or are an experienced beekeeper. If you want to buy used hives and<a href="https://discover.texasrealfood.com/beekeeping/essential-beekeeping-equipment"> equipment</a>, ensure that the previous owner inspects and cleans his equipment for pests and illnesses on a regular basis. </p> </div> </div></div><div class="sqs-block image-block sqs-block-image" data-block-type="5" id="block-yui_3_17_2_1_1676225060006_5819"><div class="sqs-block-content"> <div class=" image-block-outer-wrapper layout-caption-below design-layout-inline combination-animation-site-default individual-animation-site-default individual-text-animation-site-default " data-test="image-block-inline-outer-wrapper" > <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " style="max-width:2500px;" > <div class="image-block-wrapper" data-animation-role="image" > <div class="sqs-image-shape-container-element has-aspect-ratio " style=" position: relative; padding-bottom:69.63999938964844%; overflow: hidden;-webkit-mask-image: -webkit-radial-gradient(white, black); " > <img data-stretch="false" data-src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676226491369-26C8WJ5P4JXOX6LU6IJ7/unsplash-image-Mkk_9x42Sbg.jpg" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676226491369-26C8WJ5P4JXOX6LU6IJ7/unsplash-image-Mkk_9x42Sbg.jpg" data-image-dimensions="2500x1741" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="" data-load="false" elementtiming="system-image-block" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676226491369-26C8WJ5P4JXOX6LU6IJ7/unsplash-image-Mkk_9x42Sbg.jpg" width="2500" height="1741" alt="" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 100vw" style="display:block;object-fit: cover; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-position: 50% 50%" onload="this.classList.add("loaded")" srcset="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676226491369-26C8WJ5P4JXOX6LU6IJ7/unsplash-image-Mkk_9x42Sbg.jpg?format=100w 100w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676226491369-26C8WJ5P4JXOX6LU6IJ7/unsplash-image-Mkk_9x42Sbg.jpg?format=300w 300w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676226491369-26C8WJ5P4JXOX6LU6IJ7/unsplash-image-Mkk_9x42Sbg.jpg?format=500w 500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676226491369-26C8WJ5P4JXOX6LU6IJ7/unsplash-image-Mkk_9x42Sbg.jpg?format=750w 750w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676226491369-26C8WJ5P4JXOX6LU6IJ7/unsplash-image-Mkk_9x42Sbg.jpg?format=1000w 1000w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676226491369-26C8WJ5P4JXOX6LU6IJ7/unsplash-image-Mkk_9x42Sbg.jpg?format=1500w 1500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676226491369-26C8WJ5P4JXOX6LU6IJ7/unsplash-image-Mkk_9x42Sbg.jpg?format=2500w 2500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-loader="sqs"> </div> </div> </figure> </div> </div></div><div class="sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html" data-block-type="2" data-border-radii="{"topLeft":{"unit":"px","value":0.0},"topRight":{"unit":"px","value":0.0},"bottomLeft":{"unit":"px","value":0.0},"bottomRight":{"unit":"px","value":0.0}}" id="block-yui_3_17_2_1_1676225060006_6162"><div class="sqs-block-content"> <div class="sqs-html-content"> <p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Perform an actual thorough inspection of the hive and its components before making a purchase. Make sure they're clear of pests and diseases. Sanitize and disinfect them before you use them.</p><h2 style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Clean Apiary Equipment Regularly</h2><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Clean hive tools, smokers, and other <a href="https://discover.texasrealfood.com/beekeeping/essential-beekeeping-equipment">equipment </a>that are stained with wax, honey, or <a href="https://discover.texasrealfood.com/beekeeping/beeswax-and-other-by-products">propolis</a>. Make it a habit to clean them after use in each hive to avoid transmission of possible infection. </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://discover.texasrealfood.com/beekeeping/category/Farming+Practices" target="_new">Farming Practices (Category Archive)</a></p><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Explore<a href="https://discover.texasrealfood.com/beekeeping/category/Farming+Practices"> sustainable farming practices</a> that support beekeeping and the health of our ecosystems in our category archive dedicated to "Farming Practices."</p></li></ul> </div> </div></div><div class="sqs-block image-block sqs-block-image" data-block-type="5" id="block-yui_3_17_2_1_1676225060006_4003"><div class="sqs-block-content"> <div class=" image-block-outer-wrapper layout-caption-below design-layout-inline combination-animation-site-default individual-animation-site-default individual-text-animation-site-default " data-test="image-block-inline-outer-wrapper" > <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " style="max-width:2500px;" > <div class="image-block-wrapper" data-animation-role="image" > <div class="sqs-image-shape-container-element has-aspect-ratio " style=" position: relative; padding-bottom:66.68000030517578%; overflow: hidden;-webkit-mask-image: -webkit-radial-gradient(white, black); " > <img data-stretch="false" data-src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676226294364-PYPYN8RP7A9Q2PKIHAW2/unsplash-image-QJfew6cDpR4.jpg" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676226294364-PYPYN8RP7A9Q2PKIHAW2/unsplash-image-QJfew6cDpR4.jpg" data-image-dimensions="2500x1667" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="" data-load="false" elementtiming="system-image-block" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676226294364-PYPYN8RP7A9Q2PKIHAW2/unsplash-image-QJfew6cDpR4.jpg" width="2500" height="1667" alt="" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 100vw" style="display:block;object-fit: cover; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-position: 50% 50%" onload="this.classList.add("loaded")" srcset="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676226294364-PYPYN8RP7A9Q2PKIHAW2/unsplash-image-QJfew6cDpR4.jpg?format=100w 100w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676226294364-PYPYN8RP7A9Q2PKIHAW2/unsplash-image-QJfew6cDpR4.jpg?format=300w 300w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676226294364-PYPYN8RP7A9Q2PKIHAW2/unsplash-image-QJfew6cDpR4.jpg?format=500w 500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676226294364-PYPYN8RP7A9Q2PKIHAW2/unsplash-image-QJfew6cDpR4.jpg?format=750w 750w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676226294364-PYPYN8RP7A9Q2PKIHAW2/unsplash-image-QJfew6cDpR4.jpg?format=1000w 1000w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676226294364-PYPYN8RP7A9Q2PKIHAW2/unsplash-image-QJfew6cDpR4.jpg?format=1500w 1500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676226294364-PYPYN8RP7A9Q2PKIHAW2/unsplash-image-QJfew6cDpR4.jpg?format=2500w 2500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-loader="sqs"> </div> </div> </figure> </div> </div></div><div class="sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html" data-block-type="2" data-border-radii="{"topLeft":{"unit":"px","value":0.0},"topRight":{"unit":"px","value":0.0},"bottomLeft":{"unit":"px","value":0.0},"bottomRight":{"unit":"px","value":0.0}}" id="block-yui_3_17_2_1_1676225060006_4367"><div class="sqs-block-content"> <div class="sqs-html-content"> <p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The same goes for honey extractors, drums, and containers. Always clean them inside and out, dried and sealed after each use. </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://discover.texasrealfood.com/beekeeping/tag/apiculture" target="_new">Apiculture (Tag Archive)</a></p><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Delve into the world of apiculture with our tag archive on "Apiculture," <a href="https://discover.texasrealfood.com/beekeeping/tag/apiculture">providing insights into the art and science of beekeeping.</a></p></li></ul><h2 style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Dispose of Waste Material Effectively</h2><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Maintaining good hygiene practices will ensure a healthy colony. Make sure to always clean out honey spills, cover or destroy exposed combs and wax to prevent robbing. Remove<a href="https://discover.texasrealfood.com/beekeeping/beeswax-and-other-by-products"> beeswax</a> scraps, old combs and dead-out colonies which can attract and harbor pests and diseases. Large debris, foreign objects, and obstacles from within the hive should also be removed.</p><h2 style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Ensure Adequate Resources</h2><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Bees, like all living creatures, require continuous access to a clean and secure <a href="/off-grid-living/off-grid-water-management">water supply</a>. It is critical to keep them well hydrated, particularly during the warmer months. In close proximity to your hives, provide a secure place for them to land and get water, such as a shallow dish or bird bath.</p> </div> </div></div><div class="sqs-block image-block sqs-block-image" data-block-type="5" id="block-yui_3_17_2_1_1676225060006_7386"><div class="sqs-block-content"> <div class=" image-block-outer-wrapper layout-caption-below design-layout-inline combination-animation-site-default individual-animation-site-default individual-text-animation-site-default " data-test="image-block-inline-outer-wrapper" > <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " style="max-width:2500px;" > <div class="image-block-wrapper" data-animation-role="image" > <div class="sqs-image-shape-container-element has-aspect-ratio " style=" position: relative; padding-bottom:74.5199966430664%; overflow: hidden;-webkit-mask-image: -webkit-radial-gradient(white, black); " > <img data-stretch="false" data-src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676228773987-CO15D8G33MYWU29WJ3UF/unsplash-image-carL_-9qmiU.jpg" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676228773987-CO15D8G33MYWU29WJ3UF/unsplash-image-carL_-9qmiU.jpg" data-image-dimensions="2500x1863" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="" data-load="false" elementtiming="system-image-block" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676228773987-CO15D8G33MYWU29WJ3UF/unsplash-image-carL_-9qmiU.jpg" width="2500" height="1863" alt="" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 100vw" style="display:block;object-fit: cover; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-position: 50% 50%" onload="this.classList.add("loaded")" srcset="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676228773987-CO15D8G33MYWU29WJ3UF/unsplash-image-carL_-9qmiU.jpg?format=100w 100w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676228773987-CO15D8G33MYWU29WJ3UF/unsplash-image-carL_-9qmiU.jpg?format=300w 300w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676228773987-CO15D8G33MYWU29WJ3UF/unsplash-image-carL_-9qmiU.jpg?format=500w 500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676228773987-CO15D8G33MYWU29WJ3UF/unsplash-image-carL_-9qmiU.jpg?format=750w 750w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676228773987-CO15D8G33MYWU29WJ3UF/unsplash-image-carL_-9qmiU.jpg?format=1000w 1000w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676228773987-CO15D8G33MYWU29WJ3UF/unsplash-image-carL_-9qmiU.jpg?format=1500w 1500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676228773987-CO15D8G33MYWU29WJ3UF/unsplash-image-carL_-9qmiU.jpg?format=2500w 2500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-loader="sqs"> </div> </div> </figure> </div> </div></div><div class="sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html" data-block-type="2" data-border-radii="{"topLeft":{"unit":"px","value":0.0},"topRight":{"unit":"px","value":0.0},"bottomLeft":{"unit":"px","value":0.0},"bottomRight":{"unit":"px","value":0.0}}" id="block-yui_3_17_2_1_1676225060006_7728"><div class="sqs-block-content"> <div class="sqs-html-content"> <p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">When it comes to <a href="https://discover.texasrealfood.com/beekeeping/harvesting-and-bottling-honey">honey, avoid excessive harvesting</a>. Leave your bees their stock to get them through winter. When there is a need, learn the pros and cons of feeding the bees and what best to feed them with to supplement them temporarily. </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://discover.texasrealfood.com/beekeeping/tag/Beekeeping" target="_new">Beekeeping (Tag Archive)</a></p><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://discover.texasrealfood.com/beekeeping/tag/Beekeeping">Discover a wealth of information on beekeeping practices</a>, tips, and stories in our tag archive dedicated to "Beekeeping."</p></li></ul><h2 style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Let The Air Flow</h2><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">During the warmer months, the temperature tends to heat up. It is important to let the air flow to prevent overheating and melting of honey. You can increase ventilation with the use of screened bottom boards, adding more ventilation holes, elevating the hive using a stand, and more.</p><h2 style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Expand the Hive When Necessary</h2><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Overcrowding is among the factors that causes a hive to swarm. Swarming may be avoided by providing more room for the colony as it grows. You need to expand and provide more room when about 80% of the frames are filled up.</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://discover.texasrealfood.com/beekeeping/tag/Beekeeper" target="_new">Beekeeper (Tag Archive)</a></p><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Gain a deeper understanding of the role and experiences of beekeepers with our tag archive dedicated to "Beekeeper." <a href="https://discover.texasrealfood.com/beekeeping/tag/Beekeeper">Explore their expertise and contributions to apiculture.</a></p></li></ul><h2 style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Inspect Regularly and Stay Alert</h2><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Perform regular hive inspections to monitor <a href="https://discover.texasrealfood.com/beekeeping/where-to-get-bees">your bees</a> health. Be on the guard for pests and diseases that may develop and act on it right away before it gets worse. 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Do inspections with intentions and know what you need to check and look for before opening the hive. Be discreet and quick but gentle when handling them so as not to disturb them when unnecessary. </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://discover.texasrealfood.com/beekeeping/tag/Flowers+that+attract+honey+bee" target="_new">Flowers that Attract Honey Bee (Tag Archive)</a></p><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Curious about flowers that attract honey bees? Delve into our tag archive for "Flowers that Attract Honey Bee" to<a href="https://discover.texasrealfood.com/beekeeping/tag/Flowers+that+attract+honey+bee"> discover the blooms that bees find irresistible.</a></p></li></ul><h2 style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Provide Plenty Of Plants</h2><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">If you can, it would be best to provide plenty of pollen and nectar sources for your bees. <a href="https://discover.texasrealfood.com/beekeeping/best-flowers-that-attract-honey-bees">Plant different varieties of flowers and plants</a> where they can happily <a href="/homesteading/foraging-for-homesteaders">forage</a> from. </p> </div> </div></div><div class="sqs-block image-block sqs-block-image" data-block-type="5" id="block-yui_3_17_2_1_1676225060006_10576"><div class="sqs-block-content"> <div class=" image-block-outer-wrapper layout-caption-below design-layout-inline combination-animation-site-default individual-animation-site-default individual-text-animation-site-default " data-test="image-block-inline-outer-wrapper" > <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " style="max-width:2500px;" > <div class="image-block-wrapper" data-animation-role="image" > <div class="sqs-image-shape-container-element has-aspect-ratio " style=" position: relative; padding-bottom:65.83999633789062%; overflow: hidden;-webkit-mask-image: -webkit-radial-gradient(white, black); " > <img data-stretch="false" data-src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676229223463-KYPEG1Y2CJMNYMMW9NQQ/unsplash-image-f0OL01IHbCM.jpg" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676229223463-KYPEG1Y2CJMNYMMW9NQQ/unsplash-image-f0OL01IHbCM.jpg" data-image-dimensions="2500x1646" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="" data-load="false" elementtiming="system-image-block" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676229223463-KYPEG1Y2CJMNYMMW9NQQ/unsplash-image-f0OL01IHbCM.jpg" width="2500" height="1646" alt="" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 100vw" style="display:block;object-fit: cover; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-position: 50% 50%" onload="this.classList.add("loaded")" srcset="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676229223463-KYPEG1Y2CJMNYMMW9NQQ/unsplash-image-f0OL01IHbCM.jpg?format=100w 100w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676229223463-KYPEG1Y2CJMNYMMW9NQQ/unsplash-image-f0OL01IHbCM.jpg?format=300w 300w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676229223463-KYPEG1Y2CJMNYMMW9NQQ/unsplash-image-f0OL01IHbCM.jpg?format=500w 500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676229223463-KYPEG1Y2CJMNYMMW9NQQ/unsplash-image-f0OL01IHbCM.jpg?format=750w 750w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676229223463-KYPEG1Y2CJMNYMMW9NQQ/unsplash-image-f0OL01IHbCM.jpg?format=1000w 1000w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676229223463-KYPEG1Y2CJMNYMMW9NQQ/unsplash-image-f0OL01IHbCM.jpg?format=1500w 1500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62e7a92f066fa3730dcd4604/1676229223463-KYPEG1Y2CJMNYMMW9NQQ/unsplash-image-f0OL01IHbCM.jpg?format=2500w 2500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-loader="sqs"> </div> </div> </figure> </div> </div></div><div class="sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html" data-block-type="2" data-border-radii="{"topLeft":{"unit":"px","value":0.0},"topRight":{"unit":"px","value":0.0},"bottomLeft":{"unit":"px","value":0.0},"bottomRight":{"unit":"px","value":0.0}}" id="block-yui_3_17_2_1_1676225060006_10919"><div class="sqs-block-content"> <div class="sqs-html-content"> <p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">It would be best if they bloom at different times of the year to provide access to your bees all year round. Make sure to keep them as natural as possible and avoid using harmful chemicals.</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://discover.texasrealfood.com/beekeeping/tag/Flowers" target="_new">Flowers (Tag Archive)</a></p><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Explore the<a href="https://discover.texasrealfood.com/beekeeping/tag/Flowers"> role of flowers in the world of bees</a> with our tag archive on "Flowers," highlighting their importance in supporting honey bee populations.</p></li></ul><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Bees do all the work to produce that golden liquid that man happily takes a share from.  The best way to get the most out of your beekeeping venture is to take good care of them. <a href="https://discover.texasrealfood.com/beekeeping/the-role-of-bees-in-texas-agriculture">The bees provide an incredible service to mankind.</a> They pollinate a large amount of plant life that produces human food, they produc<a href="https://discover.texasrealfood.com/beekeeping/beeswax-and-other-by-products">e bee products</a>, and <a href="https://discover.texasrealfood.com/beekeeping/why-start-an-apiary">contribute to sustainable development</a>. 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