Bee smokers are a tool employed by beekeepers when handling bees. Using smoke in a controlled manner makes bees more docile and less aggressive, making them easier to handle. These tools work very well for bees, but what if you have a wasp or hornet problem? Can smoke be used to calm these insects for…

It can be very confusing… There are several different types of hives. All with various pros and cons. Some look very similar. Others look entirely baffling! But thankfully, some hives have become standard and commonly accepted by a vast number of beekeepers.  Of course, beekeepers can’t always agree on which is the best 🙂 Some…