Most beekeepers take up beekeeping as a hobby. But as they get into it, they wonder if it can become profitable. And it’s a perfectly reasonable idea… Especially if you produce too much honey than you consume or give away! So what does it take to make money from beekeeping, and is it worth exploring…
The queen bee is the pivotal individual that determines the rise and fall of the colony. Yep… She’s pretty important! So monitoring the queen’s health is vital for beekeepers. One of the things you need to know is what action to take when you find a hive queenless. So how can you tell a beehive…
Bees forage far and wide to collect pollen and nectar from flowers as resources for the colony. But not all flowers have the resources bees need, so it is also a question of finding the right flowers! So how do the bees know where to look for these resources, and how do they find flowers…
Beekeeping can be a time-consuming undertaking. As a result, beekeepers are constantly trying new ideas. I often ask myself, “will this be better for the bees”? Or “will it save me time and money”? Plastic and wax foundation for frames is a prime example of this. So which option should you choose? In this article,…
Bees and wasps are both stinging insects that can be troublesome in your yard. It’s no fun having large numbers of buzzing insects close to your living space! But you need to know which insect you are dealing with to decide what action is necessary to handle the problem. That means identifying the type of…
Feeding your bees is sometimes unavoidable, especially in the fall and winter seasons in areas with cold winters. And robbing is an unwanted potential side effect. But certain types of hive feeders and methods encourage robbing behavior in your apiary more than others. So in this article, I’ll explain which methods work best and which…
Honey comes in a wide range of color variations, Some have a light golden straw color. Others have a vibrant dark amber appearance and are sometimes referred to as black honey. What bees make black honey, and how do they make this darker than usual honey? What Kind Of Bees Make Black Honey Regular honey…
Bees need to maintain a specific internal environment in their hives to raise brood, ripen, and maintain the honey stores. But how do your bees manage the internal hive temperature if the outside air temperature is hot? And is it possible to become too hot for the bees? In this article, I’ll explain how your…
Old beehives are a valued resource for beekeepers because used hives are more attractive to bees. Yes! They like them better! On top of that, reusing old hives saves the expense of buying or building new beehives. But you do need to be careful about hive hygiene! So how do you prepare a used beehive…
Top feeders for beehives are a popular and safe method of giving bees the reserves they need to survive nectar dearths. Most beekeepers need to feed bees to overwinter their colonies successfully and ensure their honey bees start the spring season in a strong position. Hive top feeding is a highly favored option (and a…
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