beehives
Splitting Bee Hives in Spring
Splitting Bee Hives in Spring Springtime is when bee hives grow in population, and if splitting is not done, some beekeepers face the reality of swarming bees as they seek a new location beyond the apiary. Beekeepers want to prevent swarming when possible and may add a super or split hives. Smaller bee hives are…
Read MoreAll Hail the Queen Bee
All Hail the Queen Bee Everyone agrees that bees play a vital role in pollination, which in turn plays a critical role in the world’s food production. It is hard to imagine that everything rides on one bee in each hive, which is why the role of the queen bee can’t be overstated. Although honeybee…
Read MoreNew Year, New Home, New Tips for Bee Removal
New Year, New Home, New Tips for Bee Removal Ringing in the new year means different things for different people. A new year may be a new job, a new baby, a new home, or another year of the same, and everyone’s is unique! Regardless of your 2026 plans, if you do end up being…
Read MoreRemoving Ground Nesting Bees
Removing Ground Nesting Bees When we think of bees, our minds go straight to the perfectly symmetrical shape hanging from a tree. However, if you have spent any time around bees or encountered bees in another capacity, you recognize that only 30 percent of beehives are above ground. The remaining 70% are beneath our feet,…
Read MoreCan Sugary Syrup Strengthen Beehives?
Can Sugary Syrup Strengthen Beehives? Many beekeepers initially avoid supplementing their beehives’ natural collection process because they believe it may interfere with and disrupt bee behaviors. However, some who begin with the au natural mindset may change their thinking if a hive is struggling or hives exist in extreme conditions. Some beekeepers choose to add…
Read MoreBees Up In Smoke
Bees Up In Smoke This is not a reference to a popular movie in 1978, but smoke (not cannabis smoke) is regularly used to help many beekeepers work with bees. The smoker instrument in the wrong hands, or misused, can cause harm to bees. Seasoned beekeepers more commonly use the smoker process, but its use…
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