March Beekeeping Tips 2024
Check out our March Beekeeping Tips. Preventing swarms, removing reducers, splitting and more.
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LIGHTING A SMOKER, KEEPING IT LIT, AND THE BEST FUELS FOR THE JOB
Read nowAh, the smoker. I love the sight of a lazy curl of smoke drifting out of a well-lit smoker. But if you’ve been keeping bees long, you’ve also experienced the utter frustration of a poorly lit, poorly working smoker going...
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WHEN AND HOW TO TEST FOR VARROA MITES
Our experts explain when and how to test for Varroa mites. Video tutorials included.Read now -
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.Read now -
Monitoring Space and Honey Stores
Low food stores and small numbers of bees can’t end well without your intervention. Learn about monitoring space and honey stores this spring.Read now -
February Beekeeping Tips
February Beekeeping Tips: Hives are starting to grow, and February is your chance to start them off on the right foot.Read now
