Musings - Killer Bees Honey – Page 12

Jun 12, 2017

Swarming Bees And The Killing Of A Colony

Despite my best efforts, half the hives in our apiary swarmed this season. Many were recaptured, others found new dwellings. Swarms are the mechanism for bees to multiply and form new hives but if you're not prepared for it, you can lose some of your bees.

sourwood honey ·May 03, 2017

Why Is Sourwood Honey So Unique?

The Sourwood tree (Oxydendrum arboreum) begins to flower the third week of June with blooms only lasting for three weeks. The limited blooming season and the unique, ultra-light taste that comes from its nectar, with hints of anise and spices make for a special and prized honey.

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Apr 04, 2017

We Get Emails

Yes, all of our honey is “raw.” Meaning that it is unfiltered, unpasteurized, unheated. But terms such as “raw,” “organic,” “unfiltered,” etc. really don’t have much meaning when it comes to regulating honey producers and packers. The fact is, the FDA has absolutely no definition of “raw” as it applies to honey. We at KillerBeesHoney.com describe our honey as raw, natural and pure because we believe that our process is exactly that.

honey recipes · sourwood honey ·Mar 27, 2017

A Sourwood Honey Whiskey Sour for International Whiskey Day!

Today's it's International Whisk(e)y day and what better way to celebrate than with a recipe for a Whiskey Sour made with our smooth Killer Bees Honey Sourwood Honey.

Apiary · Bee Keeping · thermal thursday ·Mar 19, 2017

Queen Marge’s Minions Are Smok’n Hot!

Bees congregate around their queen during the cold winter months shivering their flight muscles to produce heat so the hive stays warm and the queen can lay eggs.