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During the height of the Zika scare last summer, officials of Dorchester County in South Carolina used aerial spraying to combat the Zika virus-carrying mosquito. The unintended consequence of deploying the insecticide Naled during daylight hours resulted in the death of millions of bees and literally wiped out entire apiaries.
When we received the test results back for our 2017 Sourwood Honey, we were amazed to discover that we had 91% and 93% pure Sourwood Honey on our hands.
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The Sourwood tree (Oxydendrum arboreum) begins to flower the third week of June with blooms only lasting for three weeks. The limited blooming season and the unique, ultra-light taste that comes from its nectar, with hints of anise and spices make for a special and prized honey.
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Today's it's International Whisk(e)y day and what better way to celebrate than with a recipe for a Whiskey Sour made with our smooth Killer Bees Honey Sourwood Honey.
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Our Killer Bee Queens and their respective courts are happy to announce the opening of the Killer Bees Honey website. We promise to provide pure Sourwood honey, not only one of the rarest and most delicate nectars in the world as well as some of the purest honey-based beauty care products. From our hives to you.
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