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Discover essential tips and advice for your first month as a beekeeper. Learn how to create a welcoming home for your new buzzing friends.

This article breaks down how much and when to feed pollen patties, how to avoid Small Hive Beetles, and what to do if your bees aren’t eating them—covering the essentials for effective protein feeding.

As summer progresses, our bees are likely to struggle to keep up with the demands the nest requires. Here are seven signs that starvation could be occurring in your hive.

Bees need protein just as much as they need carbs, and natural pollen isn’t always available year-round. Feeding a quality pollen substitute helps fill nutritional gaps, support brood rearing, and keep hives healthier during times of poor pollen flow.

Fall Feeding: Fall is the critical time to make sure your bees have enough honey to survive winter—but too much honey can crowd the queen and halt brood production. Learn how to balance feeding, monitor brood space, and adjust stores so your hive enters winter strong, healthy, and ready for spring.