Beekeepers mix sugar syrup by weight, volume, or guesstimate—but which method really works best? There’s more to consider than you might think, and a few surprising insights could change the way you feed your bees.
Topics Beekeepers Can't Agree On! I usually decide on my question for beekeepers at least a couple of weeks before I post it on Facebook, and my planned question for this article was no exception. March 1st, I opened the Texas...
It may be cold outside, keeping us from spending time with our bees—but one thing is certain: you still have chores to do! Paint boxes – Winter is the perfect time to give your existing hives a fresh coat of...
How can you tell if honey is pure? Most people who buy honey direct from a beekeeper, do so because they want pure, raw, local honey. Thanks to beekeepers, consumers are becoming more aware that honey is one of the...
Also read: What does a good vs bad brood pattern look like? A poor brood pattern can be caused by many things. Below I’ve outlined the common causes, and how to fix them: A failing queen- As queens age, they...
This year is stacking up to be a very unusual year when it comes to honey production. As the rains continue in North, Central and South Texas, honey production has all but stagnated for the most part. For Small Scale...
