In today’s world there are a lot of circumstances that are affecting bee’s life cycles and habitats. Bees have been dying from a variety of factors including pesticides, drought, and habitat destruction. Bees are not only important for humans, but...
When faced with an overly defensive hive, it can be very difficult to “just requeen.” Here we explain a better approach to changing the attitude of a hot hive.
By Blake Shook I began beekeeping like many others: Slightly timid around bees, uncertain in my ability to find one queen bee amidst thousands of workers who all seemed to be doing the bee dance at once, and highly skeptical...
There is a lot to consider when bottling and marketing your own honey. Licensing, regulations, FDA guidelines. This article will explain it all in detail.
The August heat continues, making it crucial to follow key beekeeping practices. Here are the top tips to keep your hives healthy and thriving during the summer.