Posts by Christine Flores
How You Can Help Save The Bees
Honeybees carry a heavy responsibility in our society. These little girls pollinate over a third of our food supply, support the reproduction of 90% of wild flowering plants, and create honey, which yielded $5.7 million in the first half of 2016 through U.S. honey exports alone. They do so much for us, so what can…
Read MoreWhat Makes Beeswax Candles so Great?
We often say that beeswax candles are the BEST candles ever! Going back in history, beeswax was the preferred candle type by royalty, nobility and the church because of its pleasant aroma and beautiful light. Argument could be made that it is still the preferred candle type, at least for those with information to base…
Read More5 Fun Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Bees
Beeswax Co. prides itself on sourcing the purest, cleanest, Texas beeswax—and we take it seriously. Our commitment to making sure each candle is made from the finest and purest Beeswax is part of the reason we’re one of the premier suppliers of Beeswax candles in the U.S. With that being said, we thought we’d educate…
Read MoreNational Honey Bee Day
Did you know the U.S. celebrates dozens of holidays focused on animals and insects? To name a few, January 5th is National Bird Day, March 14th is Save a Spider Day and November 3rd is Jellyfish Day. The third Saturday in August is recognized as National Honey Bee Day. The event was started in 2009…
Read MoreNew Pesticide Labels to Protect Pollinators
WASHINGTON – In an ongoing effort to protect bees and other pollinators, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed new pesticide labels that prohibit use of some neonicotinoid pesticide products where bees are present. “Multiple factors play a role in bee colony declines, including pesticides. The Environmental Protection Agency is taking action to protect…
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