Varroa Mite Treatment For Bees – A Dilemma If you are a beekeeper, chances are you have heard of bee mites. You can find several types of mites in the beehive. Thankfully, only a few cause problems for the bees. The # 1 mite problem facing honey bees is the Varroa Mite. This mite is […]
How to Bottle Honey
How to Bottle Honey Wildflower Honey Harvest Time The honey harvest and getting ready to bottle honey is an exciting time for every beekeeper. Months of planning and hard work have gone into making a crop. During Spring and Early Summer, my honey bees collect nectar to make Wildflower Honey. The nectar of many […]
Health Benefits of Sourwood Honey
Health Benefits of Sourwood Honey & Other Raw Honeys Sourwood honey is wildly popular in the Appalachian region. The rich, buttery taste and the health benefits of raw Sourwood Honey combine to make it a local favorite. In fact, we like it so well that we do not have a lot to sell. Most of the […]
Essential Oils for Honey Bees
Essential Oils for Honey Bees Essential Oil Recipes for Beekeeping Our Honey Bees Are Sick Beekeepers are looking for more natural methods of keeping bees and promoting good bee health. Using essential oils for honey bees has become a popular component of honey bee management. Like most beekeepers, I struggle to maintain healthy honey bee […]
Keep Honey Bees Away From Hummingbird Feeders
How to Keep Honey Bees Away From Hummingbird Feeders Honeybees & Hummingbirds are both beloved by many people. This shared love is not without times of conflict. Are you wondering how to keep honey bees away from hummingbird feeders? Well you are not alone. This is a common problems for many homeowners but you […]
Bees On The Homestead
Why Have Bees On the Homestead? Homesteaders, Preppers, Survivalists & Everyone Else Bees on the homestead or in a small backyard add so much value to the home. In a world that seems crazy in some respects, people are interested in finding ways to become more self-sufficient. Homesteading as a means of enjoyment and sustainability […]
Varroa Mites and Bees
Varroa Mites and Bees The tale of Varroa Mites and Bees– our honey bees. In the mid 1980’s beekeeping changed forever with the arrival of the Varroa Mite in the United States. We believe they first migrated from Mexico into Texas. Today, Varroa Mites are the #1 killer of production honey bee colonies worldwide. Colonies […]
Getting Started With Bees Online
Are you interested in getting started with bees ? Don’t wait for the perfect time, it will never come. Years ago, I had a dream. I wanted to learn how to become a beekeeper. No one in my family had any beekeeping experience. There was no one around to help me when I was […]
Best Hive Beetle Treatment Options
Best Hive Beetle Treatment – For Your Bee Yard Searching for a good Small Hive Beetle treatment? In a previous post, I discussed the problems posed by Small Hive Beetles-(read Here). Adult beetles fly into the bee hive and lay eggs. The eggs hatch into larva. It is the larval phase of the Small […]
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