In our last post, we made a shocking statement ... beekeepers are one of the main reasons that robbing activities occur in the first place. It’s true. In the wild, hives don’t exist close to each other, yet beekeepers frequently...
You may be alarmed the first time you see robbing activities taking place. You're not alone. Every beekeeper who finds themselves dealing with robbing activities becomes alarmed. And with good reason. What is Robbing? Robbing can be defined as the attempt...
Today, we begin a four-part series covering hive ventilation. Hive ventilation does more than just move fresh air into the beehive. When correctly implemented, it provides the following benefits: Eliminates excess heat Reduces and eliminates moisture buildup and humidity Releases airborne...
The hot summer months are just around the corner. Before they get here, however, this is what you need to know to keep your bees happily producing honey and not thinking about finding a cooler place to call home. Bees...
Honeybees build comb for lots of different reasons. As beekeepers, it works out best when the comb is confined to the frames and foundations we provide. Bees, on the other hand, often have ideas of their own and choose to...
In our last post, we discussed what you can do to protect your hives from bears. Today, we’re going to look at what you can do to keep smaller predators — skunks, raccoons, and mice -- from raiding and causing...
