It is April, which means time for bee swarming. It is normal to find bees everywhere, even in a tree. Trees are usually their temporary location until they find a permanent home. If you come across a swarm, do not freak out. You have come to the right place to learn how long bees will … Read more
What time do you get up for work? Most relatively active humans are up and about by 9am and raring to go! And, of course, most humans probably want to roll up and go to sleep in the afternoon (whilst still pretending to their boss that they are still working!!) too. We know all about … Read more
Most diligent beekeepers love to harvest the honey from their bees regularly. Maybe this is because they want to sell it and earn hard earned cash, or maybe they just want some home produced honey for their family and friends. But this is not the case for all beekeepers. Some of them may be in … Read more
One of the many reasons why there are now more beekeepers is that people know for a fact that honey can be quite profitable when produced in abundant amounts and then sold. That is why more and more people are turning into beekeepers on the side as they would love to earn money part-time from … Read more
One of the fastest-growing hobbies or even actual jobs in the world is beekeeping, as more and more people are beginning to understand how important bees are to the world and how fulfilling and lucrative beekeeping can be. In that regard, if you wanted to go into beekeeping, you might be wondering how much work … Read more
A lot of different people nowadays have been turning into beekeepers as a part-time hobby that they can do on the side! Not only because it can be quite lucrative in the long run but also because they just simply love doing it. And while it is a fact that you might be able to … Read more
You probably already know how important bees are to our daily lives. No, it’s not because they produce honey (only honey bees produce honey) but it is also because of how they are important to the ecosystem since they are the best pollinators in the world. Still, you probably wouldn’t want to be in the … Read more
Any beekeepers recognize the importance of installing a beehive entrance reducer, especially during the winter months. It provides lots of significant uses – from preventing pest infestation and rodent attacks to maintaining beehive thermoregulation (i.e. temperature :)). But how would you know it is time to remove the entrance reducer and allow the bees to … Read more
Bee keeping is an old and enduring pastime. It requires time, dedication, and patience. It is also a risky profession if you don’t take due care! The most common dangers beekeepers face are bee stings and severe allergic reactions to bee stings. Most beekeepers wear suits to protect themselves from such things and, for some … Read more