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Why There’s No Such Thing As Wild Honeybees in the US

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Image by MemorySlashVision via Pexels Honey Bees Are Not Native To North America There is no such thing as a truly “wild honeybee” in the United States because the species commonly known as the honey bee (Apis mellifera) is not native to North America—they were imported from Europe by colonists in the 1600s[1][2]. Before their […]

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Influence of Ancient Civilizations on Beekeeping

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Ancient Egyptian wall painting showing beekeeper with bees and clay hives, illustrating early beekeeping practices. Image by Gene Kritsky, PhD via Pexels Ancient civilizations laid the foundational practices that shaped modern beekeeping, with each culture contributing unique techniques, religious significance, and technological innovations that persist today. Ancient Egypt: The Birthplace of Organized Beekeeping Pioneering Techniques

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