How Often Should I Inspect My Beehive? Hint: Don’t Overdo It
If you’ve been learning about beekeeping even for a short amount of time, you understand the importance of beehive inspections. You should inspect your beehive on a regular basis to understand how...
How Much Time Does Beekeeping Take? It’s More Than You Think
You’ve been learning about beekeeping and you’re considering starting a hive. But before you do, you’ll want to consider how much time beekeeping takes. Like any hobby, beekeeping requires time...
If you’ve ever thought about how tiny insects are able to fill an entire jar of honey, you’re not alone. Thankfully, these little insects work as a community of thousands to coordinate this...
Before they extract honey from the hive, beekeepers have to be certain that the honey has the proper moisture content. It’s important to consider the moisture level before harvesting honey. The...
The time will come when beekeepers will need to remove a queen bee and replace her with a new one. There are many reasons why you may need to requeen a weak hive. By removing the queen bee from the...
Bee Bearding: Why Are Bees Hanging Out Outside Of The Hive At Night?
Are you seeing a lot of bees flying around your hive? Maybe you’ve noticed more bees hanging out by the hive entrance. If you’re finding that your bees are hanging out outside of the hive at...
