Beekeepers Blog

Learn how the tricks behind visually checking for Varroa mites. With this guide you can identify the signs of a mite infestation. Protect your home and health today.

Although the temperatures are on the rise, believe it or not, your hives are preparing for winter right now! And what you are doing right now with your bees directly affects how well they will overwinter.

How to identify low-performing hives early and some tips on how to help them thrive. #beekeepers #beehive #honeybee 

Finding a queen is probably one of the most frustrating aspects of beekeeping! You are literally trying to spot one bee amongst tens of thousands of other bees, all while they run around on a frame. While there is no easy answer, I do have a handful of tricks I use after finding thousands of queens over the past decade. 

Warning! Warning! Spring has sprung, whether the temperature and weather conditions seem to agree or not! Here are some tips for managing bee hive expansion.

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.