Beekeeping is not only a very popular hobby for countless individuals, but it is also a moneymaker for many people. Although it is relatively easy to keep bees, there are a few things that adversely...

One of the biggest worries facing newbie beekeepers, particularly in their first year, is whether or not the hive will survive the winter. This is a legitimate concern because it is something that is...

A common concern among new and novice beekeepers is whether or not their bee colony will survive the winter, particularly if they live in an area of the country that is prone to low temperatures. It...

If you recently set up a new hive and added bees, the last thing you want is for your bees to abscond. So how do you keep a swarm from absconding? Is there anything that makes it more or less likely,...

When starting out beekeeping, there are obviously costs involved. You will need to purchase equipment such as a hive, frames, hive tools, a beekeeping suit, gloves, a smoker and, of course, bees. But...

In order to survive, a beehive needs a queen and there is only one queen per hive. So, what happens if the queen leaves? How long will bees stay in a hive without a queen? New beekeepers who have...