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!

A very important part of overcoming a queenless hive is learning to recognize it quickly and then have the tools to fix it. Watch and listen as Blake Shook points out the identifiers and then shows us how to correct it. 

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. 

So often, we hear the term "treatment-free beekeeping" and mistakenly believe it means we can turn a blind eye to the issues surrounding Varroa mites. Listen as entomologist Lauren Ward explains why being treatment-free and avoiding Varroa mite control can have detrimental consequences.

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.