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Local beekeepers work to keep their hives happy after warning about Africanized bees

Honey bee pollination is huge. Like, billions of $$$ huge. Beekeepers across the U.S. truck their (v heavy) hives from farm to farm, pollinating local crops and boosting production. Without bees and beekeepers, many of our favorite fruits and veggies would be hard to find.​ 👀 P.S. stay tuned for later this summer when we’ll get an up-close look at a beekeeper’s life on the road. | Local Hive Honey

American beekeepers take pride in caring for their livestock — honey bees — just like any farmer or rancher. Only difference is, the livestock outnumber the beekeeper 1,000,000 to 1.​ ​ If you've heard calls to "save the bees" over the years, one of the major threats we're saving them from is the varroa mite. We spoke to a few of our beekeepers across the U.S. to find out how they're keeping their hives safe from this relentless pest. | Local Hive Honey