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A son’s tribute to his father, Even Thomas Collinsworth Jr.—from Depression-era Tennessee to meetings with Che Guevara—revealing how hard work, courage, and moral clarity shaped the values behind Killer Bees Honey.
We've had a few customer ask for more information about the differences between TA or Total Activity, and another honey measurement that is unique to Manuka honey called UMF or Unique Manuka Factor. In response we've tried to break down the differences without breaking anyone's brain.
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.
Our 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.