As beekeepers start to prepare for splitting a hive, it's super helpful to get a visual of what you should be seeing. Join Blake as he goes step-by-step through a hive to determine whether it's ready or not to be split!
Beekeeping at its best! Preparing to make splits is an exciting time for beekeepers! Let's dive into some simple components needed to make successful splits as well as calculating how many queens are needed in the process!
It’s spring, which means swarm season is in full swing. One of our biggest concerns this time of year is keeping our bees from swarming. If a hive is packed with bees in every box and swarm cells are showing up, it’s time to take action. Watch as Blake Shook walks us through what to look for and what we should do with what we find!
A BIG part of spring hive management is knowing the signs of swarming. If you're like us, we want to step in before it happens to prevent loosing a good queen and half the hive! In this article, we’ll go over some practical ways to prevent swarming and what to do right now if your bees are getting ready to take off.
An important part of honey bee colony management is rotating and culling old comb. This simple technique can be done any time of year and helps ensure you’re providing the best housing for your bees.
A hot topic in the beekeeping industry—widely discussed on YouTube, social media, and other media outlets—is the massive bee losses commercial beekeepers are experiencing. It's being referred to as the "Bee Collapse." But is it really that bad? ...
