Due to the loss of a hive in March, I was down to one hive, and that one headed by a swarm queen at least two years old. I was planning to requeen and do a split as well, so I would be back to two h ...
Varroa Managment (Post)I had the pleasure of attending the American Beekeepers’ Federation conference in January 2015, and one of the sessions was on varroa management.Usually, when we think of dealing with varroa, we i ...
Varroa Management (Post)Varroa ManagementI had the pleasure of attending the American Beekeepers’ Federation conference this January 2015, and one of the sessions was on varroa management.Usually when we think of dealing wi ...
Monthly Guide for Beekeeping in New Zealand (Post)Below is a rough guide to things beekeepers in New Zealand might want to think about or do for each month of the year. * Please note, the beekeeping season typically begins in August/September i ...
Instructions for the Assembly of Kitset Supers (Boxes) (Post)These instructions are for the assembly of all types of kitset supers including Full Depth, ¾ Depth, ½ Depth and Ceracell SlimlineTM supers, whether treated or untreated.Step 1: Check All Dimensions ...
What to Look for When Checking your Hive. (Post)A lot of people don't know what to look for or what checklist they should be going through to make sure their hive is strong and healthy.This article will go over the best and easiest ways to check y ...
Beekeeping in a Crazy World. (Post)Beekeeping in a Crazy WorldIt’s weird being the age of what I considered to be “old” people. But I now understand the idea of “life experience”. Just being around for a long time usually means yo ...
Cleaning Your Beekeeping Equipment - How To Guide (Post)Everyone who keeps bees know the pains of keeping your equipment clean and pest free. What with wax moth, and AFB being the two main reasons keeping your equipment clean is so important, it still doe ...
Easy Steps For Capturing Your First Swarm (Post)Capturing a swarm of bees can be a challenging but rewarding task. Swarming bees are generally less defensive and more docile than established colonies, making them a valuable resource for beekeepers ...
Swarm Basics (Post)If you have been a beekeeper for even a couple of seasons you will recognize swarming is a frequent topic discussed in the bee magazines. Much has been written about swarming. Despite all the inf ...
How To Store Your Beekeeping Equipment (Post)The further you get in your beekeeping career, the more gear and tools you’ll gather over time. As with any equipment, it’s important to keep these belongings safe and secure when you’re not us ...
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