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.
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.
