by Hilary | Sep 26, 2016 | How To, Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers, Just for Fun, Natural Beekeeping, New Bees
The old joke goes, “Ask three beekeepers a question and you’ll get five different answers”. If you’ve ever been to beekeeping club meeting, you’ve probably witnessed this first hand. Beekeepers, especially when you put them all in a room...
by Hilary | Sep 16, 2016 | New Bees, Troubleshooting
Often when a new beekeeper loses a colony, I hear them claim that the bees “just left.” The thought is that the bees simply moved out and are still alive in another location. This rationale is typically followed up with bafflement as to why they would have...
by Hilary | Sep 6, 2016 | Equipment, Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers, New Bees, Troubleshooting
The reasons for why your bees are not filling out their super are numerous and nuanced. Sometimes the answer lies in the timing and sometimes you just have picky bees. Read on to find out all the possibilities as well as some practical tips for how to deal with it....
by Hilary | Jul 24, 2016 | Equipment, Honey, How To, Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers, Natural Beekeeping, New Bees, Troubleshooting
Exciting news! An online version of the popular Intro to Beekeeping class is now available to stream! If you’re thinking about starting a backyard beehive or are just curious about what’s involved with keeping bees, then this is a great introductory class for you....
by Hilary | May 31, 2016 | Equipment, How To, Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers, New Bees, Troubleshooting
Ant season is tough! So, what can you do to stop ants from invading your beehive? If ants are a problem in your area, read on to find out the best strategies for keeping them out of your hives. Vulnerabiles Times for Your Hive If ants are a problem in your area, all...
by Hilary | Apr 26, 2016 | How To, Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers, Natural Beekeeping, New Bees, Troubleshooting
Whether you live in an Africanized honey bee zone or not, it is important to monitor your bees temperament. Find out what you should observe about your bees’ behavior, how to keep it under control and what to do when things get out of hand. What’s the deal...