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Jul 20, 2021

The Role Queen Bees Play In a Honey Bee Colony

Though we tend to think of queen bees as egg-laying machines, the role queen bees play in a honey bee colony reveals a much more nuanced life.

Jul 2, 2021

How To Protect Your Bees From Hot Weather

As the summer months bring on more and more intense heat, as a beekeeper, you should learn techniques for how to protect your bees from hot weather.

Jun 30, 2021

What To Do After Installing a New Package of Bees

Beekeepers should study and learn the steps of what to do after installing a new package of bees so that they can prepare for a successful season.

Jun 23, 2021

How To Introduce a New Queen Bee Into a Hive

Beekeepers that do not know how to introduce a new queen bee into a hive will learn soon enough, as it is a common problem which requires a skillful solution.

Jun 1, 2021

How To Pick the Best Location for Your Backyard Bee Hive

When it comes time to learn how to pick the best location for your backyard bee hive, you should consult this article for some helpful tips and tricks.

May 21, 2021

Open vs. Closed Feeding: Which Is Best For Your Bees?

Beekeepers wondering if it would be best to open or closed feed their bees should read along to learn some insights on the pros and cons of each method.

May 17, 2021

A Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Beehive

A beginner’s guide to starting a beehive is an absolutely necessary resource for people interested in the hobby but too intimidated to get started.

May 3, 2021

How To Choose Between a Nucleus Colony and Packaged Bees

Whether you’re a novice beekeeper or a pro about to start a new season, you might be asking yourself how to choose between a nucleus colony and packaged bees.

Apr 23, 2021

Tips & Tricks To Calm an Aggressive Hive

Knowing the fine points of how to deal with aggressive honey bees is vital for beekeepers. Without this knowledge, they may be in harm’s way.

Apr 22, 2021

How To Prevent Honey Bee Swarms in the Spring

When a hive is crowded, some honey bees break off. If you want to keep your hive together, here are tips on how to prevent honey bee swarms in the spring.

Apr 1, 2021

Inspecting Your Honey Bee Hive in the Spring

Inspecting bee hives is one of the best parts of being a beekeeper. However, if it is not done carefully, you may walk away with a few too many stings.

Mar 23, 2021

Bee Venom Therapy: What Is It and How Does It Help?

Did you know that bees can aid humans in treating their medical conditions? We uncover what bee venom therapy is and how it helps folks with specific needs.
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