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Jan 13, 2025
A Quick Guide to the Beekeeping Tools and Equipment You Need
Starting beekeeping? We have the perfect guide for new beekeepers! Learn about protective gear, hive tools, and bee nucs to create a thriving colony.
Jan 10, 2025
How To Start a Queen Rearing Program Using Mated Queen Bees
It’s possible to start a queen-rearing program using mated queen bees. Raise strong colonies with our guide to grafting and creating a nucleus colony.
Jan 8, 2025
How VSH Bees Are Revolutionizing Mite Control
Discover why beekeepers are turning to VSH bees for natural varroa mite control. Learn more and find some local VSH queens for sale at The B Farm today!
Dec 17, 2024
Tips For Safely Introducing New Bees to Your Existing Colonies
Learn essential tips for introducing new bees to your colony safely and smoothly. Strengthen your hive with these expert-approved strategies.
Dec 16, 2024
How to Prepare for Your First Shipment of Honeybees
Gear up for your first bee shipment with our step-by-step guide. Learn how to set up your hive, install your bees, and maintain a healthy colony.
Dec 12, 2024
How Selective Breeding Improved Disease Resistance in Bees
Whether you're a seasoned beekeeper or just starting out, you should understand bee diseases. Learn how selective breeding has mitigated diseases.
Dec 11, 2024
7 Tips To Transport Bee Nuclei Safely
Keep your bee colony safe during transport with these seven essential tips. Reduce stress, protect your colony, and give your bees the best experience.
Oct 31, 2024
6 Tips for Preventing Honeybee Swarms in Your Colonies
If you’re looking to maintain your honeybee colony while avoiding unnecessary stress, explore some essential tips for preventing honeybee swarms.
Oct 21, 2024
How To Prepare and Inspect Beehives for Winter
The most important aspect of beekeeping is preparing and inspecting hives throughout the year. Use this guide to help you prepare your hives for winter.
Oct 11, 2024
What Happens When a Beehive Loses Its Queen?
The queen remains the most crucial bee in a hive. Her colony grows lazy and harms the social structure without her. Learn what else happens in a queenless hive.
Sep 30, 2024
Africanized vs. European Honey Bees: What’s the Difference?
The world has over twenty thousand species of bees, and the two most common are the African and European honeybees. Here are their differences.
Sep 17, 2024
How To Safely Grow Your Honeybee Population
The best way to grow your honeybee population is to ensure it is healthy and strong. Then, you can learn the safest ways to increase your bee farm residents.