Inspecting Beehives Routine beehive inspections are vital for keeping honey bees productive and healthy. The first …
The key to successful beekeeping is good hive management. The successful beekeeper learns what to do and when to do it.
A year round management plan includes the seasonal components of keeping bees.
Harvesting Propolis from Bees
How to Harvest Propolis from Your Beehive Some beekeepers invest time and effort in harvesting propolis from their …
Requeening a Hive – The Best Techniques
How to Requeen a Hive There are several reasons a beekeeper may be interesting in requeening a hive. Perhaps there …
Pollen Feeder for Bees-Make Your Own
How to Make a Pollen Feeder for Bees Make your own pollen feeder for bees using a few simple pieces of PVC. A honey …
Pollen Patties – to Promote Strong Beehives
Feeding Bees Pollen Patties You may be surprised to hear beekeepers talking about buying or making pollen patties. …
Feeding Bees For Winter {Tips You Need to Know}
When to Stop Feeding Bees for Winter If your hives are full with plenty of stored honey, feeding bees for Winter may …
Reasons Beehives Die in Winter
Why are My Bees Dying in Winter? There are many reasons that beehives die in Winter. Some of these factors are under …
Getting Your Bees to Build Comb
Encourage Your Bees to Build Comb Faster Getting bees to build comb faster is a common goal of beekeepers. A lot of …
Best Ways of Using Essential Oils for Honey Bees
Essential Oils and Honey Bee Health Using essential oils for honey bees has become a very popular way to promote bee …
How do Bees Survive Winter?
How Bees Survive the Winter Cold Being a cold blooded insect, how do bees survive Winter's cold temperatures? …
How to Split a Beehive-The Basics
Splitting a Hive Knowing how to split a beehive is a useful skill for any beekeeper. When colonies become over …
Feeding Bees Sugar Water-The Right Way
Methods for Feeding Honey Bees Sugar Water The most common way to help a hungry hive is by feeding bees sugar water. …
