Lompoc Valley Beekeepers Association

I was surprised to learn of the prevalence of killer bees in southern AZ while visiting Bisbee last week. I understand that killer bees are not genetically different than other honey bees but they do produce more honey. Their extreme aggression is a behavioral trait.

Did you know that:
- one spoonful of honey is enough to keep a person alive for 24 hours
- one of the first coins in the world featured a bee symbol
- honey contains live enzymes. The metal spoon kills these enzymes. The best way to consume honey is with a wooden spoon, if not, you can use a plastic one.
- honey contains a substance that helps the brain function.
- honey is one of the few foods on earth that alone can sustain human life.
- bees saved people from starvation in Africa.
- propolis produced by bees is one of nature's most powerful antibiotics.
- honey has no expiration date.
- the bodies of the world's greatest emperors were buried in golden coffins and then covered with honey to prevent them from rotting.
- the term "honeymoon" comes from the fact that the young couple consumed honey for fertility purposes after marriage.
- a bee lives less than 40 days, visits at least 1,000 flowers and produces less than a teaspoon of honey, but for her it is the work of a lifetime.
Thank you, dear bees!

Time is Honey Behind every website is a server and behind every server is…a honeybee?!

Norm bravely tackled a wine barrel hive teeming with life yesterday, uncovering an astonishing amount of honey, comb, and brood amidst a whirlwind of excited bees! Though they weren't aggressive, their powerful sting still packed a punch. We've carefully split the colony into two hive boxes, fingers crossed they'll thrive and not fly the coop - stay tuned for more photos once they settle in