Learning how to become a beekeeper is not something you can achieve through a theoretical course alone. Practical, hands-on experience is a crucial part of any beekeeper’s training. A beekeeping internship is one way to get this practical exposure, but how does it work, and how do you get an internship? A beekeeping internship is … Read more
Beekeeping requires both book learning and practical experience to become a successful beekeeper. One way to gain the practical experience component is to sign up for an apprenticeship with a beekeeper. How does a beekeeping apprenticeship work, and how do you apply to be an apprentice? A beekeeping apprenticeship is learning the practical aspects of … Read more
Whether you are a hobby beekeeper or keep bees commercially to generate income for your family, there are laws that govern the industry. Ensuring you keep your bees in accordance with the law in Idaho is the responsibility of each beekeeper. What are the beekeeping laws in Idaho, and how do you stay up to … Read more
Beekeeping is a fairly gear-intensive hobby or occupation, requiring certain essential items for the bees and for your safety. Every beekeeper needs a few basic items to start beekeeping, and fortunately, many of them will last a lifetime! Beekeeping is a fairly gear-intensive activity, with much of the gear being oriented for safety and practical … Read more
Bee suits can be hot and uncomfortable, and gloves can be cumbersome and difficult to use when working on your beehives. You may see some beekeepers working without a bee suit or gloves and wonder how this is possible and whether you should emulate these beekeepers. Some beekeepers do not wear a bee suit or … Read more
As you get into beekeeping, you will find that there is more equipment needed as you become more advanced in your beekeeping. A double screen board is a beekeeping tool that has several uses for the beekeeper to perform various actions on the colony. A double screen board or Snelgrove board is a baseboard separating … Read more
As you get into beekeeping, you will find that there are many gadgets and gear that can help you in your beekeeping efforts. You may have heard mention of a drone frame for beekeeping, but what is this device, and how does it work? A drone frame is a brood frame including a foundation with … Read more
Choosing the right clothing when working with your bees is an aspect of beekeeping that many beginners neglect to give enough attention to. Protecting yourself from the bees is one consideration for your beekeeping suit, but comfort is another aspect that should be considered. Ventilated pants offer protection and comfort while working with your bees. … Read more
As a new or budding beekeeper, the million dollar question is ‘How long will it take my bees to establish a hive? It takes a lot of effort and love to set up a new hive and it is good to know how long you should expect it to take for that new hive to … Read more
Welcome back to Grampas Honey and yet another article discussing a key issue for beekeepers and anyone else that may keep an apiary! Today’s question is around the subject of EpiPens! Should you keep them in your beekeeping arsenal or not? If you are having this dilemma, hopefully by the end of this article, you … Read more