Common Types of Bee Hives (with Handicap Accessible Options)
There are many types of beehives available from the most popular Langstroth to the skep, and Warre hive. We will explain the differences.
Beekeeping Equipment
Live Bee Hive Scale and Sensor Data
Monitoring the weight, humidity, and temperature of a colony of bees is the modern way of checking on the colony and progress of a colony remotely. Here is the data we get from our system.
5 Things Every Beekeeper Needs to Start Beekeeping
Every beekeeper uses these 5 tools, so they should be at the top of your list when shopping for bee gear. If you have these things, you will be off to a good start in your beekeeping hobby.
How To Store Beekeeping Equipment For Winter
Storing beekeeping equipment is something that all beekeepers will need to do eventually. But it’s important to do it correctly to protect your equipment and comb from pests.
Varroa Mites and The Varroa Easy Check
Varroa Mites are insects that live in a honey bee colony and make it hard on bees to thrive. Well tell you what they are and how to check for them.
How Do I Wash My Beekeeping Suit or Jacket?
Your beekeeping suit can get very dirty in a year, trust us. What once was a crisp, white ventilated beekeeping suits becomes dirty and grimy like the local rhino at the zoo has been napping on it. But, don’t fret, it can be returned to it’s previously angelic splendor (mostly). It’s actually a lot like doing regular laundry, but with some considerations.
Queen Marking Colors
Beekeepers have been placing markings on honeybee queens for as long as queens have been raised. It may seem a bit strange to see it done. For the general public, it isn’t obvious. There are some excellent reasons to mark your queen. Like much of what we do in beekeeping, it is for the benefit …
How To Catch Small Hive Beetles With a Beetle Blaster
Spring is coming up and protecting your honey bee colonies is of utmost importance. One of the pesky pests that should be kept in check is small hive beetles. Honeybees are great at keeping hive beetle numbers down, but sometimes your bees need help. The best time to use beetle traps is in spring and early summer …
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How To Light A Smoker
One of the most fundamental skills you can learn as a beekeeper is how to light your bee smoker. It is not as easy as it may seem. Really, It requires some technique and patience. You want to be able to light it well. This will make beekeeping a more enjoyable experience for the bees …
How To Paint and Finish Bee Hives
So you are excited about getting your honey bees and need to get your equipment ready. This post covers all the details of getting your equipment ready for your bees. For some reason, painting beehives can be made into something difficult. But painting beekeeping equipment is incredibly easy. It’s best to paint your equipment so …