THE PROS AND CONS OF ROOFTOP HIVES
When considering locations for new beehives, many people overlook their roof as a possibility. A habit that perfectly explains one of this locations best advantages: it is discreet. But what complications come with rooftop beekeeping and is this the right solution for...
HOW TO SAVE A POISONED BEEHIVE
There’s nothing worse than discovering your bees have been poisoned. The once busy entrance, now silent with only a few twitching bees in carpet of dead below. The suddenness of a colony lost to pesticide poisoning is shocking. What follows is often...
5 WAYS TO HELP A FAILING HIVE
If you are inspecting your hives regularly, you can usually see the end coming. When a colony starts to fail, it can be challenging to figure out why, let alone solve the issue. So, what can a beekeeper do to help their bees? Read on to find out about some catchall...
WHY DID MY BEES LEAVE?
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...
WHY AREN’T MY BEES USING THEIR SUPER?
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....
My name is Hilary Kearney. I’m the author of the book, “Queenspotting” and founder of the urban beekeeping business Girl Next Door Honey in San Diego, California. I’m an artist turned beekeeper on a mission to help new beekeepers succeed and educate the public about the magic of bees!
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