Pahrump Honey Company
Based in southeast Pahrump, Nevada near the California border, the Pahrump Honey Company offers a variety of products created by its bees working in the Great Basin Desert. And with World Bee Day coming up, it’s the perfect time to try some local raw honey and other bee products!
Originally his great-grandfather’s company for over 15 years, Chase Grinnell has worked with Pahrump Honey company since 2015. As of this January, he is now officially the owner of the company. He shared a bit about what he enjoys most in his new position.
“My favorite part about running the company would have to be the freedom I have to work on my own schedule and of course working with the bees,” Grinnell says. “They are such interesting, hard-working creatures. It is amazing that such little insects can create many great and beneficial things.”
Pahrump Honey Co. offers a variety of services and products related to all things bees. “We as a company offer many services such as bee removals, pollination services, and sell many great products from the beehive,” Grinnell said. “For example, we sell bee pollen, propolis, royal jelly, our very own raw desert honey, and more. We even have a website [at] pahrumphoney.com [and] we can ship it to you.”
The Health Benefits of Bee Products
Grinnell is very passionate about his job and is proud to be carrying on his great grandfather’s legacy. On the importance of his line of work, he emphasized that bees produce many fantastic things.
“When many people think of bees they only think of honey. Bees produce amazing health products such as propolis and bee pollen. Propolis is “nature’s antibiotic” in the beehive, the bees use this to seal and keep their beehive a sterile environment safe from pathogens, molds, moths, and others,” he said. “Doing the same thing to our bodies, propolis is an antiviral, antihistamine, and antibiotic. [It helps] us from getting sick, [and with] getting over a sickness. This also is great for cuts and abrasions.”
Grinnell then explained the benefits of bee pollen.
“This product is known for helping with allergies if used from a local beehive or a local distributor. The bees have to be from your area because they are pollinating the things you are allergic to! Bee pollen is also a great energy booster, this is actually what the bees are feeding off of in the hive and storing the honey for backup. This product also has many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants which are very good for you,” he said. “There are so many other very interesting things that go on in a beehive that many people do not know. If more people did research, they could potentially find a lot of healthy natural products to improve their health.”
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World Bee Day
It wouldn’t be springtime without the bees buzzing in the air and finding them on every flower you see. On May 20th, we acknowledge the important role of bees and other pollinators. This holiday also works to educate people on how important these fuzzy insects are. Without them, we wouldn’t last very long, so our survival depends on theirs. Since some species (especially native ones) are threatened or endangered, it’s vital to figure out how we can save them and take action to protect them and their environments!
Ways To Celebrate World Bee Day
There are many ways you can celebrate World Bee Day and help save bees. Bees are facing extinction due to climate changes, loss of habitat, disease, pesticides, and more. One way to celebrate this holiday is to simply buy honey and other bee products from a local beekeeper like the Pahrump Honey Company.
Pollinator Gardens
A pollinator garden is an oasis for bugs, bees, and birds where they can transport pollen from one part of the flower to another. Pollinators are vital to our existence, so creating spaces where they can still thrive is important to their well-being (and ours!).
Attract bees to certain flowers like sunflowers, and herbs like lavender, thyme, and dill. Plant a little garden or even a pollination station for the bees. To help butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, keep the environment inviting with fresh water available so that they enjoy their habitat and visit even more.
Don’t have a garden or space to grow? Maybe you’re allergic and don’t want to risk being stung? Go on a walk and sprinkle native wildflower seeds as you go! Especially in vacant lots, sidewalks with dirt or grass, and even local parks. This urban seed planting helps combat the monoculture of grass everywhere by providing more places for bees to find food. Just make sure not to plant any seeds on your neighbors’ lawns without permission first, of course. Instead, have a conversation about the importance of providing food for the bees, and see if they’ll invite you to share some seeds instead!
Find seeds native to your area/zone at sites like American Meadows before planting seeds randomly; you don’t want to accidentally spread an invasive species.
Support Local Bee Keepers
Supporting local beekeepers is especially important to protecting bees, as they help keep the bees they care for safe, happy, and healthy. Many local keepers also do bee removal services, which saves the bees from extermination that most pest control companies do instead. And, local bee products tend to be healthier and of higher quality, without the added sugars or corn syrup that most name-brand honey options in the grocery store have.
Places like the Pahrump Honey Company sell products like their own raw honey, pollen, jelly, propolis, and more; all-natural products with amazing health benefits. You can buy honey or other products from your nearest beekeeper. It is said that bees must gather nectar from two million flowers to make one pound of honey. These are hard-working creatures so make sure to get your honey and make their work worthwhile!
Spread Awareness on Social Media.
To celebrate World Bee Day, you can also get educated and use your platform to share interesting bee facts. For example, there are over 20,000 known bee species in the world, and 4,000 of them are native to the United States (USGS).
And, did you know that if you give a bee that’s stung you the time and patience to unscrew its stinger before pulling it out, it won’t die? This is easier said than done, as getting stung is painful, but if you can manage it, you’re saving its life!
You can also talk about the importance of native bees and discuss the best ways to attract them in your local area. This is a great way to interact with people who are fascinated with bees, knowledgeable about them, and want to help save them. Use the hashtag #WorldBeeDay to share on social media.
Saving Bees One Buzz at A Time
Bees are an essential part of our everyday life and it’s up to us to save and protect our endangered pollinators. According to Greenpeace, some solutions that will help save the bees are: restoring ecological agriculture, protecting a safe haven for bees, and (a big one) banning the seven most dangerous pesticides. Climate change also plays a big part in the possibility of bees heading towards extinction.
Bees are dying off quickly, with serious consequences for our world. Losing them would have a drastic and devastating effect on all ecosystems and our food supply. Working to expand bee habitats is crucial at this point.
We’re also doing our part to help the bees with our ‘Save the Bees’ sticker! This design is one of our Stickers for Solidarity, and we donate $1 from each purchase of it to The Bee Conservancy! Now through 5/25, save 25% with coupon code SAVETHEBEES25 on our Square Store. No code needed on Etsy!
This year for World Bee Day, think about the bees and consider participating in ways of saving them by taking action. And remember to always “Bee” the change!
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