Beekeepers Blog

I caught a little swarm in December and now an early spring swarm on January 18. It’s kind of unusual behavior, as most bees only swarm in spring or when resources are plenty. “Swarming” is how bees reproduce. A successful...

At some point in your beekeeping journey, moving a hive (or hives) will be necessary. Here are some tips to help make it a smooth – stress free event. By: Chari Elam Long distance move (beyond your property) Prepare the...

Wonky comb, crooked, off-center, askew—no matter what you call it, comb that doesn’t follow the correct path can be a real pain. Common causes include uneven hives, weak colonies, excess frame spacing, and unwaxed foundation. When this happens, sometimes just scraping it off, rewaxing the frames, and letting the bees start over is the best way to fix it.

What’s a bee to do? Living in a house with 45,000-60,000 of your sisters—wing to wing, antenna to antenna—packed in like... well, bees! This can really generate some heat!

BY TERRY WRIGHT President Caddo Trace Beekeepers Association  Board of Directors - Texas Honey Bee Education Association Mead is an alcoholic beverage that is made from fermenting honey with yeast. It is actually in a class of its own, but...