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Agricultural sprayer applying glyphosate herbicide across large crop fields, highlighting modern industrial farming and pesticide use affecting pollinator habitats.

President Trump’s 2026 Executive Order classifying glyphosate as critical to national security has raised serious concerns among beekeepers and environmental advocates. In this post, Killer Bees Honey examines the potential risks glyphosate poses to pollinators, bee health, and ecological stability, while exploring the growing intersection of corporate influence, agriculture, and government policy.

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Killer Bees Honey apiary in Pisgah National Forest during early spring

After a record-breaking 2025 season of early blooms, surging honey production, and relentless swarms, spring 2026 has arrived with a cold, dry reality check. Here's where things stand — from winter losses and new apiaries in Pisgah Forest to a growing national crisis around mite resistance — and what it all means for the season ahead.

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The Truth About Organic Honey (2025 Update)

This article responds to a cease-and-desist letter from Carmichael’s Honey and examines the truth behind USDA Organic Honey labeling in the U.S. I explain why the USDA doesn’t certify honey produced on American soil as organic, what True Source Certified really verifies, and why “Grade A” doesn’t mean better quality. At Killer Bees Honey, we believe in full transparency. We share lab results and honest insight so consumers can choose pure, authentic honey they can trust.

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Killer Bees Honey's High TA (Total Activity) Rivals That of Manuka Honey

We sent our honey to New Zealand this year to see if it measures up to the high TA values of the famous Manuka honey, and the results came back with amazingly high ratings signifying exceptional antimicrobial power for our own Wildflower honey. 

 

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Killer Bees Honey 2025 Smoky Mountain Wildflower honey: lab analysis says pure & spectacular!

Killer Bees Honey 2025 Smoky Mountain Wildflower honey underwent comprehensive lab testing at ALS Analytica Labs in New Zealand, and the results were exceptional—placing it among the top 1–2% of honey worldwide.

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