Beekeepers anywhere in Texas or neighboring states are likely to have opened a hive at some point and caught sight of a small dark beetle scurrying about like a minuscule rat across the inner cover. For the lucky beekeeper, a...
Nine Easy Steps to Catching Swarms Catching swarms can be lots of fun and even seems to be a great way to get some free bees! But any experienced beekeeper will tell you that there is no such thing as...
As nectar flow picks up, strong hives will be ready for honey supers—but timing and management make all the difference. Knowing when to add space, how much to give, and when to stop can mean the difference between full boxes of honey or a lot of partially filled frames.
