This answer depends a bit on the time of year, but here are some general rules of thumb that may be helpful: The ideal time to check hives is when most of the foragers are out—as foragers tend to be...
Requeening a hive with an existing queen is relatively simple once you get the hang of it. For colonies with queens that are a year old or more, requeening can help ensure the colony continues to thrive—or even revitalize a...
Also read: How often should I requeen my hive? How to tell if my hive is queenless Requeening a hive with an existing hive is relatively simple. Deciding if they need to be requeened and finding the queen is a bit more...
Keeping Yourself Cool Keeping Your Bees Cool The Heat is On! I don’t have to tell you that, do I? You’d think a person would “acclimate” to the heat, but – me, not so much – probably has a lot to do...
"What you put in it, is typically what you'll get out of it!" By: Chari Elam Honey Production! What you put in it, is typically what you'll get out of it! It never ceases to amaze me that these tiny...
