ABCD Bee Farm

18/11/2025

nakakita rin ako ng Honeybee na kumukuha ng pollen sa Makahiya plant.. 🐝

31/10/2025

Galing ng nature talaga

A tiny mouse can be drawn to a beehive by the irresistible scent of honey and warmth inside. Hungry or seeking shelter, it dares to sneak in… not realizing this choice will be its last.

Once the bees sense the intruder, they immediately defend their home — attacking with fierce unity until the mouse’s life ends.
But the real challenge begins after the danger is gone. The mouse’s body is too large to remove from the hive.

And this is where the bees reveal their instinctive genius.
Rather than leaving the body to decay and spread disease, they seal it completely with a special substance they make — propolis.

🌿 Made from tree resin and beeswax, propolis is:
• Antibacterial and antifungal
• Moisture-resistant and preservative
• A perfect natural sealant

Layer by layer, the bees encase the mouse in propolis, turning it into a harmless, mummified relic within the hive — no odor, no infection, no chaos.

This isn’t logic or reason — it’s divine instinct.
An unseen wisdom guiding these tiny creatures to preserve purity and order in their world.

Truly… Glory be to the One who taught them what they did not know. 🐝✨

29/09/2025

15/09/2025

It makes sense nga naman. Thank you PIA's Bee Farm for the info

How Stingless Bees Share Resources in Nature

In the wild, many species of stingless bees live together in the same forest. Since they all need nectar and pollen, you’d think they would always compete and fight. But nature has its own system to keep balance, this is called resource partitioning, or simply, “sharing resources.”

Here’s how stingless bees manage to live side by side:

1. Different Flowers for Different Bees

Not all bees are built the same. Some have bigger bodies, some have longer tongues. Bigger bees can reach deeper flowers, while smaller species go for tiny flowers scattered in the forest.

2. Different Times of the Day

To avoid strong competitors, some bees gather nectar early in the morning, while others wait until later. It’s like having shifts in a workplace everyone gets a chance to forage.

3. Different Places

Some bees prefer flowers that grow far apart, while others focus on patches of clustered flowers. By choosing different spots, they avoid crowding each other.

4. Ways of Competing

Exploitation competition: Bees don’t fight directly, but if one group finishes the nectar first, there’s less left for the others.
Interference competition: This is face-to-face conflict, spreading wings, showing mandibles, or even biting. Bigger bees usually win, but smaller ones survive by avoiding fights and choosing other flowers.

By dividing flowers, time, and space, stingless bees avoid constant conflict and manage to coexist peacefully. This balance also benefits the forest because the more bee species we have, the more kinds of plants get pollinated, keeping the ecosystem healthy and diverse.

Learn more of these..see you tomorrow at the Workshop

08/09/2025

Nice brood pattern

30/08/2025

Sold out na po. Salamat sa tiwala at mga tumangkilik.
Next year naman ulit ang next harvest ng Honey natin.

28/08/2025

Urban Beekeeping activity benefits both the environment and the community.

Urban Beekeeping: A Buzzing Contribution to City Life BN December 30, 2023 Uncategorized 0 Comments FacebookTweetPinLinkedInEmail     Urban beekeeping is more than just a hobby; it’s a significant contribution to the urban ecosystem. This article explores the myriad benefits of keeping bees in a...

11/08/2025

Thank you po! Loren Legarda

I’m truly proud to have authored Republic Act No. 9151, which brought to life the National Apiculture Research, Training, and Development Institute (NARTDI). This institute is dedicated to leading and enhancing the beekeeping industry in the Philippines.

Located at Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) in Bacnotan, La Union, NARTDI has become a vibrant center for innovation, training, and collaboration. It equips Filipino beekeepers with the crucial knowledge and tools they need to succeed.

As the Food and Agriculture Organization highlighted, bees are indispensable to global food security, contributing to one-third of the world’s food production and playing a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity.

In the face of a global decline in bee populations, it’s important for us to acknowledge and protect these silent heroes of our ecosystem.

10/08/2025

Largest Honey Producer as of the following years is China.

Link: https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/honey-production-by-country

09/08/2025

HONEY Benefits 🐝🍯

- Contains a variety of nutrients
- Rich in antioxidants
- Better for blood sugar levels than regular sugar
- May improve heart health
- Promotes burn and wound healing
- May help suppress coughing in children
- Honey's antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties can help promote wound healing and reduce scarring.
- Honey can help improve digestion and promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.
- Honey is a natural source of carbohydrates, providing a quick and easily absorbed energy source for athletes and others.
- Honey has also been associated with improved blood sugar regulation, reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, and even potential benefits for allergies.
- Easy to add to your diet

Warning:
Honey is not recommended for babies under one year of age.

380ml for 760 pesos only