The primary goal of every beekeeper is to ensure that they have selected the ideal type of honey bees for the hives. Although it seems that every bee looks the same, there are a number of unique...
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You may decide to become a beekeeper to connect with the environment and to feel the thrill of learning about bees, while others might have pollination or sustainability as a motive. But probably for...
Beekeeping is an exciting and highly educating experience. Although you need to put quite some effort into it, managing a healthy hive, observing your bees and constantly learning new things about...
Swarming season means it is time for honeybees to reproduce. Swarming takes place for more than two to three weeks at a time. Sometimes there are after-swarms which are secondary swarms that occur...
Finding dead bees in your hive is always heartbreaking. But examining the dead bees and noting their location and their condition can help you understand what is wrong with your hive’s health. If...
The honey that most of us are familiar with is golden, thick, and syrupy. It’s easy to spread on toast or stir into tea, and we think of it as a sweet treat. It’s a delicious addition to cakes,...