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beekeeper

[bee-kee-per] / ˈbiˌki pər /
NOUN
caretaker for bees
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Someday she hopes to set up a free seed library, and she’s excited to see bluebird hatchlings in the bluebird house that Venice beekeeper Ian Kimbrey installed in her tree.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026

A Riverside County beekeeper lost millions of bees in last week’s Verona fire and warns that the effects of the devastation will be widespread.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026

"It was a real cluster of bees, and probably there was a queen bee right in the middle," the urban beekeeper told France Info.

From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026

These are cared for by a local beekeeper, with their honey available at the on-site honesty shop.

From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2026

Along the walls were topsy-turvy shelves of cookbooks and books about the history of baking and how to be a beekeeper.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

Two hives were initially installed and staff were recruited to train as beekeepers.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

"Because of the increase in the population, people are now very disturbed. Damage is being done to farmers, livestock breeders and beekeepers," he said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026

Brandon Teller, one of the county’s most prominent beekeepers, saw a Watch Duty fire notification on May 19 and headed straight to his apiary.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026

To combat infestations, beekeepers often rely on chemical treatments, but these solutions can become less effective over time.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 20, 2026

Although colony losses occurred steadily through 2020, there were several years in which beekeepers reported sustainable colonies and it looked as though bees might have escaped danger.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly


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