So, you’ve got into beekeeping, and you’ve got your hands on a smoker, hive tool, or whatever other tools you want to try out and you’re eagerly approaching your first hive. Each keeper is keen to find what gifts their bees have been working on. Before you step foot near a hive, there is one … Read more
Bees can be sensitive animals to keep. They’re small and delicate, and there are so many of them that problems are bound to arise if they don’t have enough space. There might be any number of reasons you want to delay moving them into their true hive when your packaged bees arrive—like a resurgence of … Read more
One of the first questions new beekeepers ask is how long it will take their bees to fill the frame of their brood box. Many experts and bee enthusiasts say different time scales to one another, and it can be difficult to choose who to believe. But, how long does it take for bees to … Read more
Starting your beehive off right is essential to getting it running correctly for the future. One prevalent question about beginning a beehive is whether you can start a beehive with only the queen or not. The simple answer is no. You can’t really start a beehive with only the queen. You could potentially have … Read more
If you are a beginner beekeeper or if you are aspiring to enter the world of beekeeping, you should know that it is important for you to learn how to properly reuse your beehive frames because you are going to save a lot of money from doing so. At the same time, knowing how to … Read more
If you have ever watched a video of beekeepers harvesting honey or checking the hive, you usually notice the smoker they bring along with other beekeeping tools. We know you have the same question as ours: Why are they using it? Is it even safe in the first place? Bees emit an alarm pheromone (known … Read more
Bee colonies are susceptible to infection and infestation through attacks by pests and diseases. These include mites, bacteria, viruses, and fungi. A critical factor in preventing the spread and impact of disease and infestation is good hygiene. You can clean and sterilize the hive, honey-harvesting equipment, tools, and clothing using water, chemicals, and even irradiation. … Read more
Beekeeping is a fulfilling job that requires a lot of patience and skill. Due to the natural behavior of the bees, it’s a lot different to do the job during summer and during winter days, when the bees are hibernating (or moving). You’ll need far more equipment when the colony is active. The question is, … Read more
A lot of beekeepers enter the field of beekeeping primarily because they want to harvest honey, which can be sold at a good price or can be kept or stored in your home for an extended period of time. That said, you should know that honey is also a food source for the bees especially … Read more
There is no doubt that the most important member of bee society is the queen of the entire colony. That’s because she is responsible for uniting the entire colony and is the only bee capable of laying eggs that will help increase the colony’s population. It is needless to say that a bee colony should … Read more
