Bullee Beez LLC

19/10/2026

“Couch seating still available” !!

🐝 SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: Cahit Ozturk

🌼 Bee Pollen & Bee Bread: Nature’s Superfoods

Discover the fascinating differences between bee pollen and bee bread, their nutritional benefits, and their essential roles in honey bee colony health with Cahit Ozturk, Honeybee Research Lab Manager at Arizona State University! 🔬🍯

📅 November 6–8, 2026 | Burlington, Vermont
🐝 CMACC 2026: Hive as Healer

🎟️ In-person tickets are SOLD OUT! Virtual Saturday registration is still available!

🔗 Register here: https://www.apitherapy.org/cmacc-2026

18/10/2026

🍯 Big News 🍯

18/10/2026

🍯 Big news from Middlesex Historical Apiaries! 🍯

Last November 25’ I submitted a raw honey samples for independent bioactivity testing through MediBal, and the results are in.

🦠• The sample demonstrated a Zone of Inhibition (ZOI) of 12.65 mm against Staphylococcus aureus, placing it in the moderate antimicrobial activity category.

🍯• The analysis also showed a pH of 4.25 and a moisture content of 17%, confirming a stable, high-quality honey sample.

🇳🇿• This particular sample tested at a level consistent with internationally recognized Mānuka MGO 100+ reference standards. www.Medibal.us

🐝• As an Apiarist /Apis Meliffera Steward/Apitherapy Apprentice/Honey Sensory Analysts, I know honey is more than just sweet.

🍒🍎🍀• With notes of cherry, apple and clover the honey has a fruity, warm cinnamon taste to remind you of falls chilly comforting days.

• Continual learning about the unique properties of the honey our bees produce right here in Piscataway, NJ 🐝

Please note: These results apply only to the tested sample and do not constitute medical or therapeutic claims. Medibal. April DeVito Founder BulleeBeez,LLC.pdf



🐝🍯P April DeVitoBullee Beez LLC

18/10/2026

Hopefully the govt sees the value of keeping this location open. Sadly many relocated, others quit and some even went into early retirement.

🤞 • Need vs bottom line

The order blocks the department from moving about 2,600 employees or closing affected offices while a legal challenge to its reorganization proceeds.

16/10/2026

🍯 SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Ferhat Ozturk 🐝

How do we identify the honeys with the greatest therapeutic potential? 🔬

Join us for “Medical Grade Honeys of the US,” where Dr. Ferhat Ozturk, Associate Professor of Biology, Project Director of the HONEY Pathway, and Board Member of the American Apitherapy Society, explores the science behind honey’s bioactivity and its potential role in healthcare.

🧪 Discover what gives honey its bioactivity, how medical-grade honey differs from raw and commercial honey, and what research tells us about its applications in wound healing, burn care, and infection management. The presentation will also explore testing, standardization, and the potential of U.S.-produced honeys.

📅 November 6–8, 2026
📍 Burlington, Vermont
🐝 2026 Charles Mraz Apitherapy Course & Conference
Hive as Healer: Bee Medicine, Science, and Health

🎟️ IN-PERSON TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT! But you can still join us virtually with the Saturday online option and experience the science and education from wherever you are.

✨ Earn up to 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Saturday through the conference.

🔗 Explore virtual registration and conference details:
https://www.apitherapy.org/cmacc-2026

🍯 SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Ferhat Ozturk 🐝

How do we identify the honeys with the greatest therapeutic potential? 🔬

Join us for “Medical Grade Honeys of the US,” where Dr. Ferhat Ozturk, Associate Professor of Biology, Project Director of the HONEY Pathway, and Board Member of the American Apitherapy Society, explores the science behind honey’s bioactivity and its potential role in healthcare.

🧪 Discover what gives honey its bioactivity, how medical-grade honey differs from raw and commercial honey, and what research tells us about its applications in wound healing, burn care, and infection management. The presentation will also explore testing, standardization, and the potential of U.S.-produced honeys.

📅 November 6–8, 2026
📍 Burlington, Vermont
🐝 2026 Charles Mraz Apitherapy Course & Conference
Hive as Healer: Bee Medicine, Science, and Health

🎟️ IN-PERSON TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT! But you can still join us virtually with the Saturday online option and experience the science and education from wherever you are.

✨ Earn up to 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ through the conference.

🔗 Explore virtual registration and conference details:
https://www.apitherapy.org/cmacc-2026

16/10/2026

🐝 Propolis, the honeybees defense product and famous Italian luthiers priceless tool!

🐝 Antonio Stradivari and Giovanni Battista Guadagnini were noted for using propolis in the violin varnishes.
(Source: Taylor & Francis Source: Taylor & Francis Online https://share.google/tpUyoWQDScuGtCZM7)

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The American Apitherapy Society
P April DeVito
International Federation of Apitherapy

🐝🔬 PROPOLIS: The Science Behind the “Bee Glue”! 🌿

Did you know honey bees use plant resins to create propolis, a complex mixture of plant-derived compounds, beeswax, and other materials? They use it to seal gaps and coat interior surfaces of their hives (Simone-Finstrom & Spivak, 2010).

🧪 What makes propolis scientifically fascinating?

🌿 Complex chemistry: Propolis contains flavonoids, phenolic acids, and other bioactive compounds. Its chemical composition varies depending on botanical source and geography (Pasupuleti et al., 2017).

🦠 Antimicrobial research: Laboratory studies have investigated propolis extracts for activity against various microorganisms, although results depend on the sample, extraction method, and organism studied (Pasupuleti et al., 2017).

🐝 Social immunity: Propolis may help protect honey bee colonies by reducing microbial growth and exposure within the hive (Simone-Finstrom & Spivak, 2010).

✨ FUN FACT: Honey bees naturally coat the inside walls of tree-cavity nests with propolis, forming what researchers call a propolis envelope! This resinous barrier is part of the colony’s natural defense system (Simone-Finstrom & Spivak, 2010).

🔬 Why this matters: Because propolis varies chemically, researchers must characterize individual samples carefully. Laboratory findings also do not automatically establish clinical effectiveness in humans.

📚 References

Pasupuleti, V. R., Sammugam, L., Ramesh, N., & Gan, S. H. (2017). Honey, propolis, and royal jelly: A comprehensive review of their biological actions and health benefits. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, 2017, Article 1259510. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/1259510

Simone-Finstrom, M., & Spivak, M. (2010). Propolis and bee health: The natural history and significance of resin use by honey bees. Apidologie, 41, 295–311. https://doi.org/10.1051/apido/2010016

🐝 The hive is more than a home—it’s a fascinating starting point for natural products research!

12/10/2026

Let it bee told “ the aches, stings, anxiety of knowing when help is needed, lack of garage space and dining room table turned into - Testing Area, is TOTALLY 💯 worth a zenny buzz from the ladies 🐝🧡🐝

A groundbreaking study examining the relationship between beekeeping and longevity has revealed that apiarists (beekeepers) may possess a distinct biological advantage that allows them to age more slowly than the general population. Published in the journal PMC, the research focused on telomeres—the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes that serve as a crucial indicator of cellular aging. Scientists discovered that beekeepers had significantly longer telomeres than non-beekeepers of the same age. Because telomeres naturally shorten as cells replicate and degrade over time, the maintenance of greater telomeres length among beekeepers provides direct, molecular evidence of a delayed biological clock and a reduced rate of cellular senescence (senescent cells are often called “zombie cells” because they refuse to die despite being heavily damaged, and they can “infect” surrounding healthy cells with dysfunction).

Researchers attribute this anti-aging phenomenon primarily to the regular, long-term consumption and handling of nutrient-dense bee products. The study demonstrated that both the duration of years spent consuming these products and the daily frequency of their intake directly correlated with longer telomeres. Hive elements such as raw honey, propolis, and royal jelly are densely packed with potent antioxidants and bioactive compounds that actively combat oxidative stress and promote cellular repair. Additionally, consistent exposure to the anti-inflammatory properties of bee venom—combined with the outdoor physical activity and mindfulness required to keep a colony calm—creates a unique environmental synergy that effectively acts as a natural defense against the traditional markers of aging.

SEE PMID: 26028466

Check out the comments section for the full benefits of beekeeping 🐝🍯🫶

10/10/2026

🐝 The Therapeutic Hive: Beekeeping as a Pathway to Health, Connection & Well-Being

We’re excited to welcome Valerie Carter, Recreation Therapist with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, to CMACC 2026.

Valerie will explore how purposeful engagement with honey bees and the hive can be incorporated into therapeutic and wellness programming, drawing from the VA HIVES program and the SARE-supported Bee Calm Bee Well work.

Her presentation will cover:

🐝 Designing therapeutic beekeeping programs
♿ Accessibility and adaptive equipment
🛡️ Safety considerations
🤝 Connection, meaningful activity, and well-being
🌿 Practical approaches for creating welcoming and sustainable therapeutic apiary experiences

📍 Burlington, Vermont
📅 November 6–8, 2026
💻 Saturday virtual attendance still available

👉 Get your virtual ticket:
https://www.apitherapy.org/cmacc-2026

09/10/2026

With tender loving care, we extend safe practices to our pets. Is there a special little furry someone in your life? Learn how even our fuzzy family members can benefit from the hive. Couch seating is available!!!
The American Apitherapy Society
P April DeVito

🐝 From Hive to Human: Healthy Bees Mean a Healthier You

We’re excited to have Dr. Jörg Mayer join us for CMACC 2026 to explore the important connection between honey bee health, hive management, and human health.

His presentation will look at how unnecessary antibiotic use in beekeeping can affect colony health, the bee microbiome, disease susceptibility, and antibiotic resistance—and the potential role of probiotics and healthier hive management practices as alternatives.
A fascinating One Health perspective on why keeping our bees healthy matters far beyond the hive.

🐝 Dr. Jörg Mayer
Full Professor, Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
University of Georgia Veterinary College
American Apitherapy Society Board Member

📍 Burlington, Vermont
📅 November 6–8, 2026
💻 Saturday virtual attendance still available

👉 Get your virtual ticket:
https://www.apitherapy.org/cmacc-2026