REQUEENING WITH A VACCINATED QUEEN

REQUEENING WITH A VACCINATED QUEEN

by | Jul 2, 2024 | Uncategorized

I love doing bee rescue work. I get to see a lot of interesting wild hives and the problem-solving you have to do is so fun. There is a downside though, I live in an area where honey bee colonies are often defensive, especially feral ones. So, I sometimes have to...
WHY I USE ALL MEDIUM SUPERS IN MY APIARY

WHY I USE ALL MEDIUM SUPERS IN MY APIARY

by | Jun 29, 2024 | Equipment, New Bees

When I first started beekeeping, hardly anyone was using all medium supers in their apiary, but it seems to have caught on more lately. So, I thought I would share why I like to keep my bees in all medium boxes. It’s not just about ease of lifting, I have...
DON’T GIFT NEW BEEKEEPERS A BEEHIVE

DON’T GIFT NEW BEEKEEPERS A BEEHIVE

by | Dec 19, 2023 | Equipment, New Bees

Every year I meet at least one excited new beekeeper who received their first beehive as a gift. While this may seem like a wonderful present to give, it’s actually not a good idea to gift a new beekeeper a beehive. Read on to find out why! Why Not? Although the...