Bee Hives

Anyone planning to take up the beekeeping hobby must carefully consider where to locate beekeeping hives. After all, without successful hives there will be no beekeeping to speak of. Where and how you place your hives makes all the difference in the world. This post discusses eight important things to consider when placing hives. Note […]

Beekeepers know how important it is to understand the various tools and techniques available to them. One such tool that is gaining popularity in the beekeeping community is the nucleus hive. In this article, I will explain what nucleus hives are, their benefits, and how to set them up and maintain them. Key Takeaways What

Picture this: a bright sunny day, a hum of bees in the air, and there you are, collecting honey in your garden without a suit of armor or a smoke canister in sight. Welcome to the world of Flow Hives, the game-changer of backyard beekeeping. In this article, we’ll explore the sweet benefits of using

To winterize your beehives, first ensure the colony is strong and has a healthy queen. Reduce the hive’s entrance to prevent pests and cold drafts. Provide sufficient honey stores or feed the bees sugar syrup until cold weather sets in. Add insulation to the hive exterior without blocking ventilation to maintain temperature and reduce moisture.

Part of the fun of being an amateur beekeeper is doing as much as you can for your bees on your own. You want to be as industrious as your bees rather than taking the easy way out. It is with that in mind that some amateur beekeepers decide to make their own hives. It

Beehives are ingeniously constructed by bees using beeswax, which they secrete from special glands in their abdomen. Worker bees skillfully mold this wax into hexagonal cells, creating a highly efficient, space-saving structure known as honeycomb. These combs are then used to store honey, pollen, and to house their larvae, forming the intricate and bustling environment

Adding honey supers is typically done during the nectar flow, when bees are actively collecting nectar. This usually occurs in the spring or early summer, but the exact timing can vary based on local climate and plant blooming patterns. It’s important to monitor the hive’s activity and add supers when the bees have filled about

Ideally, a beehive should be placed at least 10 feet away from a house to ensure safety and minimize disturbance to both bees and humans. This distance helps in reducing bee traffic near living areas and lessens the likelihood of human-bee interactions, while still allowing bees to thrive and perform their ecological roles effectively. It’s

To split a beehive, also known as hive division, you first identify a strong, healthy colony. Then, in early spring or late summer, you move several frames with eggs, larvae, and bees, including nurse bees, into a new hive box. Ensure the new hive has enough resources like honey and pollen. Introduce a new queen

Beekeeping is a fascinating hobby that requires dedication and care to ensure the health and well-being of a hive. Unfortunately, despite a beekeeper’s best efforts hives may occasionally fail and bees might die. When this happens, it is essential to know how to handle the situation properly to prevent any negative impacts on the surrounding