How to Increase Propolis in Your Hive

How to Increase Propolis in Your Hive

by | Sep 17, 2025 | Equipment, Natural Beekeeping

Propolis is more than just a nuisance to beekeepers. It’s a vital part of the honey bee immune system! Unfortunately, modern beehives don’t have many places for the bees to store their propolis, but there are things you can do as a beekeeper to increase...
Should You Insulate Your Beehive?

Should You Insulate Your Beehive?

by | Sep 7, 2025 | Equipment

This post is sponsored by Hive Hugger.  I have kept bees in San Diego, California, for 15 years. Here, the temperature rarely strays from 70°F, and our average nighttime lows for “winter” are seldom below 50°F. Since we have some of the mildest weather in the world, I...
How to Protect Bees in Extreme Heat

How to Protect Bees in Extreme Heat

by | Sep 3, 2024 | How To, Troubleshooting

Should you protect your bees in extreme heat? Honey bees are extremely good at managing their nest temperatures. Afterall, their lives and the lives of their young depend on it! But when thermostats rise above 100°F (especially for prolonged periods), your bees may...