Monster Mead

04/10/2026

How to manage 16ft cattle panel by yourself. Making tree cages!

04/04/2026

How this little buggers bring in and store pollen.

04/01/2026

You wanna schmell like a bee?! 🐝

03/31/2026

Honeybees are the sweethearts of the insect world, buzzing around with their tiny briefcases, ready to clock in for a day of pollination and honey-making. They’re charming and productive but don’t quite have that snuggly appeal.

Bumblebees are the true teddy bears—waddling around with their adorably fuzzy bodies and irresistibly fuzzy butts that make you want to give them a big hug!

Yellow jackets, while they can be surprisingly important pollinators, they also have a reputation as the little dirty bastards of the insect realm, crashing picnics and causing chaos. So, let’s celebrate our honeybees and bumblebees while keeping an eye out for those pesky yellow jackets, appreciating their role in nature even if they can be a bit annoying!

03/31/2026

Moonlit Honey/ Nocturnal Beekeeping

So, I’ve ventured into moonlit beekeeping—yes, tending to my bees at night! And let me tell you, while some of the more traditional beekeepers look at me like I’ve lost it, there's something calming about working with my bees under the stars.

Honestly, the darkness has forced me to slow down. I’m no longer racing around like a headless chicken during the day. At night, I’ll admit, it’s a bit clumsy. I might trip over a few garden tools or accidentally bump into a hive, but hey, that just adds to the charm, right?

And here’s the kicker: I hardly even wear my bee suit anymore! Why bother? I’m finding that the bees are much calmer in the cool night air. They seem to think, “Oh look, it’s just our human, fumbling around in the dark.” I swear they treat me like I’m there to tell them bedtime stories!

So, to all my close-minded beekeeper friends: I get it, you’re not ready for this nighttime revolution. But you might be missing out on something special. Until then, I’ll be out here in the moonlight, buddying up to my bees and embracing the beautiful chaos of it all! 🐝✨

03/18/2026

I personally think it smells like banana laughy taffy!!

Did you know that eating a banana before inspecting your beehive can trigger a defensive reaction from the bees?

🍌🐝 This phenomenon is linked to a compound called “Isoamyl Acetate”, which gives bananas their sweet scent and is also a key component of the bees' 🚨alarm pheromone🚨. The nasonov gland, located in worker bees, produces this alarm pheromone when they sense danger. When bees detect isoamyl acetate, they may interpret it as a warning sign, leading to increased agitation. To keep the hive calm and avoid provoking your bees, it's best to skip bananas before hive inspections. It’s amazing to smell in person. If we smell this while dealing with the bees we make sure to slow down on inspection or finish up and close the hive so we don’t have to agitate the honeybees more than necessary. 

03/14/2026

Honeybees, wasps, and hornets can actually recognize faces, which is pretty neat! It helps them identify humans and flowers in their busy lives. They’ve got some impressive brainpower for beeing so tiny, and this skill supports how they interact with each other and the humans they come across. It’s a fascinating look at how smart these insects really are!