by Hilary | Mar 20, 2024 | Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers, New Bees
A newly vaccinated queen passes on protection from AFB to her brood. Did you know there is a new honey bee vaccine? You may have heard about Dalan Animal Health in the news lately. They developed a groundbreaking vaccine that protects honey bees from American...
by Hilary | 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...
by Hilary | Jul 21, 2022 | Gardening, Just for Fun, New Bees, Troubleshooting, Uncategorized
I have never been satisfied with my backyard apiary design. Not only does it look messy, it makes inspections challenging, especially when they are done with a group of beekeeping students. Now, with my husband Tim’s help, I am finally doing something about it!...
by Hilary | Jan 24, 2022 | Equipment, Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers, New Bees
Many new beekeepers wonder if it’s really necessary to wear a bee suit. They see other beekeepers online wearing minimal to no protective clothing and they aspire to be like them. As romantic as it looks, there is a reason bee suits exist. Read on to explore...
by Hilary | May 3, 2020 | New Bees, Troubleshooting, Uncategorized
A dead queen in your brand-new package of bees is never a welcome sight. It can be especially distressing to new beekeepers. Yet, it is not an uncommon problem. Read on to find out about common scenarios that could result in the death of your queen bee and what to do...
by Hilary | Oct 17, 2019 | How To, New Bees
New beekeepers are often advised to go to their local beekeeping club to find a mentor, but little else is said about the subject which can lead to confusion and disappointment. Read on to find out what you need to know about finding a beekeeping mentor and how to go...