The Bee Supply Monthly

January 8, 2025

Which is Best for Starting Beekeeping: A Nuc, Package, or Full-Size Hive?
Starting beekeeping is an exciting and rewarding journey, but as a beginner, choosing the right way to start your colony is crucial. When it comes to purchasing bees for your first hive, you typically have three main options: a nuc, package bees, or a full-size hive. Each option has its pros and cons, and the decision you make will affect your beekeeping experience and success in the long run.
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January 7, 2025

How to Protect Your Apiary from Varmints, Livestock, and Wild Animals
Beekeepers, often think of pests as Varroa mites, small hive beetles, and wax moths, but pests can also include wildlife and livestock. While these are not daily threats to honey bees, they can be significant in certain areas, and knowing how to manage them is key to successful beekeeping.
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January 6, 2025

Beekeeping Tools: Top Tools Every Beekeeper Should Have
Beekeeping is an incredibly rewarding and fun hobby! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced beekeeper, using the right beekeeping tools can make your job easier, safer, and more efficient.
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January 2, 2025

How to Raise Bees: Best Apiary Setups, Locations, and Avoiding Challenges
Beekeeping can be a rewarding and fascinating hobby or profession, but getting it right requires understanding the best apiary setups and beekeeping equipment. Choosing the right apiary location is essential to the health and productivity of your bees.
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Which is Best for Starting Beekeeping: A Nuc, Package, or Full-Size Hive?

How to Protect Your Apiary from Varmints, Livestock, and Wild Animals

Beekeeping Tools: Top Tools Every Beekeeper Should Have

How to Raise Bees: Best Apiary Setups, Locations, and Avoiding Challenges