Beekeepers Blog

My bees hate me! Is it just me?? I bet at some point you’ve asked yourself that question. Join the club! Honestly, if you’ve been keeping bees for any amount of time in ANY location, you’ve experienced nasty bees. Could...

By: Blake Shook While testing is the ideal method for determining your Varroa mite levels, there are some visual clues of a Varroa infestation. Keep in mind, if you are seeing visual clues, it often means your hive has an...

Do the "shake method" mentioned in the video above to make sure the honey is cured. You can also use a refractometer to ensure the moisture content is under 19%. What are the flowers telling you? Are the major nectar...

The "Notch" For beekeepers who use telescopic lids, inner covers are necessary as they prevent bees from propolizing the outer lid to the box. But are you taking advantage of another useful feature of these inner covers? How to Use...

This article breaks down how much and when to feed pollen patties, how to avoid Small Hive Beetles, and what to do if your bees aren’t eating them—covering the essentials for effective protein feeding.

Part One   By: Lynne Jones It is said, “If you ask twelve beekeepers a question, you’ll get at least 13 different answers.” Unfortunately, this applies to the question of selling honey as well. In this two-part article, I’ll try...