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Imported Beeswax: The Hidden Dangers
Imported beeswax has been tapped to help fill consumers’ growing appetite for beeswax products. But just as with honey, its cousin product, not all beeswax is what it appears to be. Imported beeswax, in particular, can contain damaging impurities and dangerous toxins. But because the industry is vastly unregulated, it’s nearly impossible for those outside…
Don’t Run Low on Beeswax
Wow. The world has changed dramatically since we last posted. From our family to yours, we hope you’re healthy and happy, taking time during this forced vacation (for many people) to light your beeswax candles and just be (or bee?). We want you to know, also, that we’re still open and working away. The bees…
Light Hearted with CreativeMornings
“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” –Walt Disney When we look back to the beginnings of The Beeswax Co., only a burning curiosity could have led us here. We’re filled with this great feeling of discovery every time a…
National 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…
New 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…
