Beekeepers Blog

Varroa control comes down to chemical or natural treatments, but both work best when paired with mechanical methods like brood breaks. The key is consistent monitoring and treating based on your hive’s conditions and your specific beekeeping philosophy to keep mite levels low and colonies strong.

Nine Easy Steps to Catching Swarms Catching swarms can be lots of fun and even seems to be a great way to get some free bees! But any experienced beekeeper will tell you that there is no such thing as...

Beekeepers anywhere in Texas or neighboring states are likely to have opened a hive at some point and caught sight of a small dark beetle scurrying about like a minuscule rat across the inner cover.  For the lucky beekeeper, a...

Feeling Frustrated and Ready to Quit? We’ve all been there! You read books, attended a class, watched webinars … Everything you could do, you did! And still your bees and YOU aren’t working out. It can be so frustrating! The...

Feeding dry pollen substitute can be beneficial during the winter months, however, it is not as critical as feeding pollen patties. To feed dry pollen powder, you must place the powder outdoors, ideally at least 20 feet from your hive....

Early spring beekeeping is all about balance—matching bee population to box space while keeping a close eye on honey stores. As colonies grow faster than forage appears, managing space and preventing starvation becomes critical. Stay ahead of swarms, feed when needed, and adjust space as your bees expand.

Knowing when a surplus nectar flow begins is key to successful beekeeping. By watching bloom cycles and observing bee behavior, beekeepers can better time when to add supers and maximize honey production. 

Is My Honey Ready to Harvest? There are several indicators to help you know when to harvest your honey.