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Steps for Successfully Filtering Beeswax
October 9, 2024 · · Honey & Beeswax

We have tried several ways of filtering beeswax and our favorite way is to filter the wax on the stove top.

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Hive Robbing: Keeping Your Colony Safe
September 30, 2024 · · Health & Pests

Honey bee robbing is an almost desperate commitment, en masse, to maximizing a resource. Here’s why it happens, how to prevent it, and how to stop it when you see it.

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Why do Bees Swarm?
June 3, 2022 · · Health & Pests

One of the most disappointing things that can happen to a beekeeper is to have a hive swarm. After it happened to us, we needed to find out why bees swarm.

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Should I Perform Beehive Inspections with Supers On?

As a general rule, I try not to go into the brood boxes when the honey supers are on. There are a few reasons for this. Here are three reasons.

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Swarm Prevention Methods

Though swarming is a natural, colony-level reproductive process, it’s often viewed as beekeeper negligence. Learn swarm prevention methods so you don’t lose honeybees or potential hive products.

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Marketing Your Honey
June 11, 2025 · · Honey & Beeswax

Marketing and selling surplus honey takes a bit more than word of mouth if you have more than a few gallons to sell. So, here’s a primer on how to start marketing and selling your surplus honey this season.

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Different Ways to Obtain Bees
June 10, 2025 · · Beekeeping 101

There are several ways to obtain bees locally and from afar in the form of swarms, packages, cutouts/trap outs, and nuclei.

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Your Seasonal Beekeeping Calendar
June 7, 2025 · · Beekeeping 101

When you are new to beekeeping, it’s good to have a game plan. Today let’s explore a seasonal beekeeping calendar and your to-do’s throughout the year.

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How Long After a Swarm Should I See Signs of a Queen?
June 7, 2025 · · Ask the Expert

On average, a newly emerged queen takes about two weeks, give or take, before she begins to lay eggs.

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Supering up for a Honey of a Summer

The beekeeper’s role is to keep things on course. Problems tend to propagate if not dealt with, and a small problem uncorrected becomes a disaster.

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Honeybee History: A Spring Preparation

We share a long and intimate history with the honeybee, much further back than most would ever imagine. Prep for spring with knowledge.

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5 Honey Bees to Consider, Including Buckfast Bees
March 4, 2025 · · Beekeeping 101

One 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?

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How Much Do Beekeepers Make?
January 23, 2025 · · Honey & Beeswax

How 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.

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Beginning Beekeeping Supplies: Used Equipment
January 23, 2025 · · Hives & Equipment

Beginning beekeeping supplies can be expensive, so learn what to consider when purchasing new or used beekeeping equipment.

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