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Dive into the intriguing world of supersedure cells vs swarm cells. Understand the different purposes and characteristics of these beehive cells.Read now
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The Beekeeper's Guide to Swarm Prevention - Part 2
Read nowIn 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...
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Beekeeper's Guide to Bee Swarm Prevention
Read nowAt the end of our last post, we made a brief mention of swarming and swarming activities. Today we’re going to dive deeper into the subject of swarming and what you can do to prevent it from happening. The average...
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How often should you inspect your beehive?
Read nowToday we continue to look at hive inspections and how often they should take place. If you missed it, look at our previous post, Importance of Hive Inspections which is a great introduction to this topic. Since hive inspections cause stress...
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January Beekeeping Tips - Start the Year Strong
Read nowIn 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...
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The Beekeeper's Guide to Winter Bee Activities
Read nowWhen 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...