Every spring potential beekeepers begin to get excited about starting to keep bees. They read beekeeping books and articles, and talk to experienced beekeepers about everything from setting up their apiary to buying bees.
Read MoreNosema is a serious disease of honey bees caused by a microsporidian. A microsporidian is a type of single-celled fungus that reproduces by spores. The nosema organisms live and reproduce in the honey bee midgut where they steal nutrients and prevent digestion.
Read MoreWe share a long and intimate history with the honeybee, much further back than most would ever imagine. Prep for spring with knowledge.
Read MoreOne of the first questions a beekeeper asks is, “What kind of bees should I keep?” There are many bees to choose from: Carniolan, German, Italian, Russian, and Buckfast bees, to name a few. Which is the right one to keep?
Read MoreHow much do beekeepers make per hive? With as few as two successful hives, you can recover expenses to get into the hobby and pocket a little extra cash.
Read MoreBeginning beekeeping supplies can be expensive, so learn what to consider when purchasing new or used beekeeping equipment.
Read MoreBe on the lookout for chalkbrood disease and sacbrood virus (SBV) in the springtime when colonies are increasing brood production.
Read MoreHere’s a little primer on the many forms of in-hive feeders available and how to use them.
Read MoreHow do bees communicate with each other? Learn about different honey bee pheromones, the chemical substances secreted by exocrine glands, and the hive tasks they achieve.
Read MoreDo bees eat meat? Meet carrion-eating vulture bees that live in Central and South America and feed off dead carcasses to produce meat honey for baby bees to grow.
Read MoreWhat is bee propolis? Tap into propolis’ natural immunity properties by harvesting and processing propolis to make a propolis tincture recipe.
Read MoreFollow our seasonal beekeeping calendar for all tasks from spring inspections to winter feeding and condensation.
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