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.
Swarm season starts in February in most southern states and continues through summer. Catching swarms isn’t just fun—it’s one of the most rewarding components of beekeeping, kind of like fishing for a beekeeper!
This article covers how and where to place bait hives, along with some helpful tips to increase your chances of success in catching bees.
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.
