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…
Honeybees and Bumblebees are two commonly found bee types internationally. There are several species of both bee types, and they are commonly found in similar environments and habitats. If you want to keep honeybees and already have a population of bumblebees in the area, you may be wondering if these two types of bees can…
Birds do it – bees do it – and (apparently) even educated fleas do it, but how do birds and bees cohabit in the same area? Why does the one not decimate the other, especially when the one is far bigger and can fly faster and further, leaving the smaller with very little defense? Will…
When you first get into beekeeping, your initial concerns will certainly include safety and security. ‘Will the bees sting my pets or neighbors,’ or if you’re exceptionally fortunate and living on a smallholding; ‘will the bees sting my rabbits, chickens or other livestock?’ Conversely, what are the dangers to my honeybees? Will the bats we…
There are several various species of honey-producing bees that are all referred to as ‘honey bees.’ These bees produce honey for food, and many of them are used to cultivate honey for human consumption. While much is known about bees, there are still many mysteries surrounding these insects. Some beekeepers have reportedly found black honey…
Queens and kings are found in the modern world and the animal kingdom. Some species have a king with no queen or a queen with no king. Lions have both. We all know or have heard about the queen bee. But does the queen bee have a king? Are there king bees ? There’s no…
Honeybees are very particular creatures and are known to vacate hives unsuitable for their specific preferences. Yes… Fussy little things they are… Honeybees require hives, but those hives must have precise parameters for the bees to feel at home. The beekeeper’s job is the welfare of his bees, so naturally, this leads them to wonder…
Should You Paint Your Hive’s Entrance Reducer? Your beehives are exposed to harsh elements all year round. As a beekeeper, you most likely invested a significant amount of time and money into your hives, and it’s only logical that you want them to last as long as possible. Preserving your beehives with a protective layer…
As a beginning beekeeper, you may notice that many other beekeepers have hives that are a variety of colors. I remember when I first got started I was worried that bright colors might irritate the bees. You might even be a seasoned beekeeper who notices fellow beekeepers having painted beehives. Sure, the painted hives can…
If you put a chicken coup and an apiary in the same location you don’t want the hens devouring all your honey bees! Many homesteaders are concerned that keeping chickens and honey bees in close proximity may have adverse repercussions for both species, in particular the bees. After all, birds are a common predator for…
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