Table of Contents So, you put lots of thought into where you’d place your beehives, but for some reason or another, now you’ve got to move your honey bee hives. How do you safely move a heavy box or stack of boxes with 60,000 bees in it? First, here are a few things you’ll need: …
Effective beekeeping starts with clean gear. Learn how to maintain your leather gloves for longevity and easier hive management.
Table of Contents Have you heard about Apimondia? It’s not just a conference; it’s a major beekeeping conference/congress that attracts visitors from across the globe. Every two years, this global gathering brings together bee enthusiasts of all levels—from the weekend hobbyist to the seasoned professional. Officially, the event is organized by the International Federation of …
When a queen bee dies inside a colony, it can be difficult for the colony. While the queen bee isn’t the leader of a colony, she is responsible for its future. A colony of bees can survive when one of their worker bees or drones dies, but without the queen, a colony will eventually fail. …
Table of Contents Installing a nucleus colony (nuc) of bees is an exciting and rewarding experience, especially for beginner beekeepers. Not only does it provide the opportunity to work with a small, established colony, but it also sets the stage for a thriving apiary. See the nucleus hives we have for sale. Starting a colony …
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A honeybees life is actually a lot shorter than you might think and while the colony can possibly live forever, a single honey bee cannot.
Figuring out how much honey will fit in a bottle or how many fluid ounces are in a pound of honey can get confusing. We can help you out with that.
When, how and why to use a queen excluder is a common beginner beekeeper question and we can help you find out if a using one on your hive is right for you.
Small hive beetles can be a real problem for beehives and can wreak havoc on the health of a colony. Although most honeybees can keep their numbers low and keep an infestation from happening, the beekeeper can help to keep their numbers low with the Beetle Jail.
100% pure beeswax are unique and something worth celebrating. Paraffin, Soy, and Coconut candles cant hold a candle to a beeswax candle, and we will tell you why.
