Beekeepers Blog

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

Debating Queen Excluders: Pros: Prevent queens from laying in supers; separates brood from honey. Cons: Less honey in supers; slow nectar storage; poor for weak hives.

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. 

Every beekeeper should learn how to make successful bee hive splits! Here are some tips and insights from expert Blake Shook. 

Warning! Warning! Spring has sprung, whether the temperature and weather conditions seem like it or not! Here are tips for managing Bee Hive Expansion.

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