With winter comes the question about feeding. To get a colony through the winter and early spring if the beekeeper has taken off most of the honey surplus, the bees will need feeding at some stage.T ...
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 ...
Queen Rearing – Using a Cloake Board (Post)Queen Rearing – Using a Cloake Board © Ceracell Beekeeping Supplies (NZ) LtdIntroductionIn their natural state, bees will rear new queens basically in three situations: 1. In preparation for swarmin ...
A Beekeepers Guide to Beekeeping Terminology (Post)ABDOMENThe posterior or third region of the body of the ...
A Beekeepers Calanader, What to do for each month? (Post)Here, we discuss the various activities beekeepers can think about each month. This can help you plan out what you need in advance so you aren't left bewildered or stuck without vital equipment to ke ...
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 ...
Common signs of a Queenless Hive (Post)Signs Your Colony Is Queen-LessEveryone’s heard of the queen bee and how important she is. A queen is responsible for laying eggs and maintaining her colony’s population levels. Due to her leve ...
​The Art and Science of Feeding Bees Sugar Syrup (Post)Bees rely on a delicate balance of resources to thrive. While they primarily collect nectar and pollen from flowers to sustain themselves and their colonies, there are times when supplementary feed ...
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 ...
Tips for Getting Frames Drawn (Post)To have the greatest chance of successfully getting your bees to draw good even beeswax comb from your beeswax coated plastic frames, plastic foundation, or beeswax foundation, it is essen ...