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Do Beekeepers Get Stung a Lot? Human Factors and Allergy Awareness
Do beekeepers get stung a lot? Learn why stings happen, practical tips to handle them, and how to stay safe from allergic reactions.

Jem the beekeeper
Jan 266 min read


Extracting honey safely in a small space and preparing for a food hygiene inspection
Discover how I prepared my small kitchen for a successful food hygiene inspection and see my beekeeping extraction setup.

Jem the beekeeper
Sep 20, 20245 min read


Bee Suits, Gloves & Hive Tools: Making the Right PPE Choices for You
I wanted to write a short blog to talk about some of the kit I use and have tried, just in case it helps beginners make good choices...

Jem the beekeeper
Sep 18, 20245 min read


Rendering beeswax - is it really worth it? It is for me!
Follow a step-by-step beeswax rendering process, seeing how old hive combs are transformed into solid bars of beeswax. 🐝 #BeeswaxRendering

Jem the beekeeper
Feb 9, 20247 min read


Buying and Selling a Honeybee Nuc - the questions to ask
Looking to buy or sell a honeybee nuc? Let's consider buyer and seller prerequisites, and think about the questions they may ask one another

Jem the beekeeper
Jan 19, 20249 min read


Want to learn beekeeping? Here’s what I would and wouldn’t do if I were to start over.
About to learn beekeeping? Here’s what an experienced beekeeper would and wouldn’t do if they had the chance to start over.

Jem the beekeeper
Jan 1, 20249 min read
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