New beekeepers are understandably keen to harvest honey from their hives, but it is important to be aware that taking too much honey – or taking it too early – could end up being detrimental to...

In an ideal world of beekeeping, you would have a beehive full of healthy bees producing delicious honey that you can either keep for yourself or sell on as an extra income. However, we do not live...

New beekeepers are often left wondering what is going on when they check their beehive to find it empty. This phenomenon, known as absconding, can occur for many reasons. For the newbie beekeeper,...

When purchasing a beekeeping suit, the material is certainly something to consider; you will also want to think about what gloves are best for your beekeeping needs. However, neither of these are the...

The truth of the matter is that a great many professional beekeepers go without gloves. There is actually a good reason for this. Dexterity and comfort are seen by many to be top priorities. The...

Beekeepers wear bee suits because they frequently get up close and personal with thousands of stinging insects – it is really that simple. While honey bees are well known for their essential...