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beekeeper

[bee-kee-per] / ˈbiˌki pər /
NOUN
caretaker for bees
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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

Funkhouser, a veteran commercial beekeeper, should have around 1,200 hives under his care.

From Barron's May 19, 2026

Mr Williamson, a County Armagh beekeeper, said this behaviour typically takes place from mid to late summer and can prevent bees from foraging, causing them to starve.

From BBC Oct. 18, 2025

"There's not enough help," said Bartolo Quirino, a 42-year-old beekeeper.

From Barron's Oct. 15, 2025

“Oh, yes, Aristaeus. Every beekeeper should know that story.”

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd

"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

Boris Baer, a UCR entomology professor and co-author of the study, emphasized the importance of collaboration with beekeepers.

From Science Daily Apr. 20, 2026

With honey, Majtán says, "the best way is just to buy from local beekeepers".

From BBC Feb. 9, 2026

New beekeepers are told that the way to find the elusive queen is by first locating her circle of attendants.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd



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