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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.
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.
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.
A mild spring with early nectar flows has lead to strong hives in our apiaries while we try to keep the hard-working hive girls from swarming.
Winters are becoming colder here in the South, and in response, we're adapting, and testing out a new (old) method to keep our bee hives warm throughout the cold weather, called Condensing Hives.