In our last blog post, we began a discussion of queen cells and found that there were two different types — supersedure cells and swarm cells. Although both produce new queens, the queens are created for distinctly different reasons. In that...
In our last post, we discussed swarming activities. Today, we’re going to take a closer look at this important topic. Why is Swarming a Problem Anyway? If you have a colony that decides to swarm and you’re unable to capture...
In our last post, we looked at what the bees are doing inside the hive during the cold winter months. It’s time now to look at what you can do to prepare for the upcoming beekeeping season and to help...
When winter temperatures plummet, bees have to work hard to keep temperatures inside the hive warm enough. When outside temperatures drop to 64°F, the bees begin to form a loose cluster to provide and maintain warmth. Heater Bees Some bees...
If Santa were to have a beekeeping naughty and nice list, which list would you find yourself on? Beekeeping Naughty or Nice If your beekeeping activities this year were to dictate whether there would be presents or coal in your...
