The August heat continues, making it crucial to follow key beekeeping practices. Here are the top tips to keep your hives healthy and thriving during the summer.
When faced with an overly defensive hive, it can be very difficult to “just requeen.” Here we explain a better approach to changing the attitude of a hot hive.
Requeening a hive with an existing queen is relatively simple once you get the hang of it. For colonies with queens that are a year old or more, requeening can help ensure the colony continues to thrive—or even revitalize a...