We have tried several ways of filtering beeswax and our favorite way is to filter the wax on the stove top.
Read MoreHoney 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.
Read MoreOne 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.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreThough 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.
Read MoreMarketing 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.
Read MoreThere are several ways to obtain bees locally and from afar in the form of swarms, packages, cutouts/trap outs, and nuclei.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreOn average, a newly emerged queen takes about two weeks, give or take, before she begins to lay eggs.
Read MoreThe 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.
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.
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