5 Essential Winter Tests to Gauge Bee Health
Discover the top 5 winter tests to assess the health of your bees and ensure their well-being during the colder months.
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Cold Weather Chores
It may be cold outside, preventing us from spending time with our bees, but one thing is for sure, we still have chores to do.Read now -
Overcoming Winter Beehive Issues
This article is packed full of tips for overcoming winter beehive issues. Such as, a queenless hive, surviving the cold, and killing varroa mites.Read now -
SHARING BROOD & FIXING HIVES
Read nowLearning how to fix a weak hive is a critical skill in beekeeping. Every beekeeper will, at some point, have one or many weak hives that need help! ----------------------------------------------------------------- One of the most important distinctions to make before fixing a...
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Your First Month Home
Discover essential tips and advice for your first month as a beekeeper. Learn how to create a welcoming home for your new buzzing friends.Read now -
Not Your Same Ol' Sugar Brick
Read nowThere’s been a LOT of discussion on social media about using sugar bricks, sugar cakes and “soft” sugar bricks to feed bees during the winter. Sugar brick feeding is a main stay for northern beekeepers due to extended winter months and the inability to open hives due to cold and snow.
Southern states don’t typically have winters this extreme, therefore this method of feeding hasn’t been on beekeepers’ radar. However, it’s not just about extreme winters.
