Topics Beekeepers Can't Agree On! By: Lynne Jones On November 29th I posted a poll in two Facebook groups. I asked for beekeepers who have transferred bees from a removal into a hive box at least five times to indicate...
Drawing comb takes a lot more resources than most people realize—about 10 pounds of honey just to make 1 pound of wax. That’s why feeding syrup can make such a big difference. Whether you’re working with a new hive, adding boxes, or getting supers ready before the flow, giving bees a steady food source helps them build comb faster so they can focus on growing and producing when it really counts.
Drones are a normal and healthy part of every hive. Hives will usually remove drones from the hive in the late fall and begin raising them again in early spring. From early spring through late fall, about 10% of the...
By: Blake Shook How to Know When it's Time to Harvest Honey There are a handful of indicators to help you know when to harvest your honey. 1. The major nectar producing flowers begin to die. What those flowers are...
