With so many different opinions on treating Varroa mites, it’s easy to feel unsure about which path to take. This article offers a helpful look at what can happen if Varroa mites go untreated, along with insight into VSH bees and whether they’re living up to expectations.
Just when you think you have everything figured out, your hive swarms! We hope to catch that swarm, but either way—you're left with either half a hive or two halves, both needing extra care. Listen as Dr. Jamie Ellis shares valuable insights on what to do when this happens.
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!
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.
A common problem in beeyards is for some hives to thrive, while others nearby struggle. One very effective management tool is to equalize the hives. This could include bees, honey, or pollen... or even open comb for a queen to lay. Performing these simple techniques will give each hive the best chance possible to succeed.
