Bruce Rutter

Urban Beekeeping

Urban Beekeeping: History, Challenges, Benefits & Best Practices

Contents: What is Urban Beekeeping?  History of Urban Beekeeping Benefits of Urban Beekeeping Challenges of Urban Beekeeping Problems…

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Why Are The Bees Dying?

Contents (Updated August 15, 2022):    Are the bees dying? Is colony collapse disorder still an issue for…

Climate Change and Bees

Much of the U.S. has experienced unusual weather this summer—tropical storms, intense heat, drought—leading to a rash of…

Smart Hives: A Radical Rethink of Beekeeping

From smoke pots and wooden hives to the Internet of Things: with smart hives, beekeeping leaps into the…

Queen Rearing Programs Around the World

At The Best Bees Company, we’ve spent more than 10 years studying honeybees across a wide array of…

Green Cities Need Bees (And Not Just Honeybees)

Imagine a near future when all cities are green cities. Abandoned lots turned into urban farms. Crops growing…

The next frontier in honeybee research? Outer space.

Since the founding of The Best Bees Company more than ten years ago, our beekeepers have collected more…

National Honeybee Day

Start Saving Bees Today Today is National Honeybee Day—a day when we should all stop and think about…

And Yet, We Persist

What a difference a week or two can make. The world has found itself pressing pause, but cycles…

Bees Give Beacon a Distinct Advantage

Beacon Capital Partners, a major player in the commercial real estate market, knows that their tenants prefer to…

One Investment That Will Give Back so Much

Searching for fresh ideas to improve your bottom-line next year?  Consider a small investment with a surprising return:…

Gold is the New Green

Keeping bees and harvesting honey can have a significant impact on your company’s sustainability profile.  Here are seven…

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