The Bee Supply Monthly

Not all hives are equal. Some may be ready for a honey super, while others may not. Watch as Blake Shook dives into a hive to make this determination and see where it goes from there!

We ALL have high expectations when it comes to honey yield—saying, "This year will be the best yet!" For those who haven’t quite met their intended mark, this article is full of practical tips to increase honey yield with nothing more than a few management adjustments. Check it out!

One of the most unsettling feelings is discovering your hive is queenless or equally as concerning, that you have queen cells forming! In this article we look at multiple scenarios and give you practical resolutions to hopefully get you back on the right track. 

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!