July Beekeeping Tips 2024
Your bees are entering one of the most critical periods of the entire year. Here are six beekeeping tips for July.
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How to Use a Refractometer
Read nowHow to Use a Refractometer Having your own refractometer is a necessity when you begin harvesting salable honey. With it, you can be certain you are selling a product that meets the recommended guidelines to prevent fermentation. The most important...
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Which Is Better for My Bees? A Sunny Location or Shade?
Should my hives be in sun or shade? If you are in the northern half of the US, full sun is ideal, year-round. The southern half is more complicated...Read now -
I'm About to Pick Up My Bees - What Do I Need to Know?
Let's start with what you need to have at home, home how to transport, and common questions about getting started. Picking up bees is exciting and we're here to make it easy and successful.Read now -
Should I Use a Queen Excluder?
Read nowQueen excluders can be a useful tool for keeping brood out of your honey supers and helping maintain clean, market-ready frames of honey. While some beekeepers note they may slow nectar movement or reduce honey storage in certain situations—especially in weaker hives—they can still be an effective management choice when used at the right time and with strong colonies.
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Beekeeper Tips for May
As the honey flow begins in most of the nation, your hive should be reaching its peak population. Here are some quick beekeeper tips for May.Read now
