Flowering of the buckeye

Flowering of the buckeye

The tree’s blossoms are poisonous to honey bees. (DANGER FOR BEES) Blooming buckeye in Contra Costa County California: May 3, 2025 May 5, 2024 May 10, 2023 May 15, 2022 May 20, 2021 Why are Buckeyes not edible for honey bees? Buckeyes, which refer to the seeds...
Flowering of the Mustard

Flowering of the Mustard

Additional information: Overall rating for honeydew: 4/5 Nectar: 2/3 Pollen: 2/3 Color: Yellow Blooming mustard in Bay Area, California: February 22, 2025 February 12, 2024 March 4, 2023 January5, 2022 February 6, 2021 Mustard flowering marks the start of the swarming...
Flowering of the Almond tree

Flowering of the Almond tree

Additional information: Overall rating for honeydew: 2/5 Nectar: 2/3 Pollen: 1/3 Color: White / Beige Blooming Almond tree in Bay Area, California: February 15, 2025 February 3, 2024 February 11, 2022 February 14, 2021 February 18, 2020 The flowering of the almond...
Flowering of the Plum tree

Flowering of the Plum tree

Additional information: Overall rating for honeydew: 2/5 Nectar: 2/3 Pollen: 2/3 Color: White/Beige Blooming Plum tree in Contra Costa County California: February 2, 2025 March 3, 2024 February 25, 2023 February 10, 2022 February 3, 2021 I’m proud to help...
How do I get rid of ants without harming bees

How do I get rid of ants without harming bees

For the past two years, I’ve been dealing with tiny Argentine ants invading my hives. These ants are so small that the bees can’t effectively defend against them. The most effective solution I’ve found is using vegetable oil. To implement this, I built pallets that...