WHY ARE THERE DEAD BEES OR PUPAE IN FRONT OF MY HIVE?
Why are there dead bees or pupae in front of my hive? In most cases it’s common to see a few dozen but it’s almost always an issue if you see hundreds.
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When To Give Up on a Struggling Hive
Read nowEvery beekeeper eventually faces the question: Is this hive worth saving? Sometimes a struggling colony just needs time or a little help to recover. Other times it is simply too weak to survive. Knowing when to keep trying and when to move on is important skill to learn.
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January Monthly Tips
Read now1. With warmer Decembers you can expect many hives have maintained small amounts of brood all winter! Now that the days are growing longer in January, expect to see slowly increasing amounts of brood through January. As a result, continue...
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Diagnosing the Cause of Death
Read nowThis is not a very uplifting topic for sure, but one of the most important skills in beekeeping is to learn from our mistakes, of which we all make many! The average annual hive loss rate is up to 44%....
