HOW TO REQUEEN AFRICANIZED BEES
Living in an Africanized honey bee zone can be a challenge. Africanized bees have some advantages and are not usually as terrible as the media makes them out to be (i.e. “killer bees”), but sometimes you end up with a colony deserving of that name. The...
HOW TO PROTECT BEES FROM ANTS
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...
HOW TO TELL IF YOUR BEES ARE AFRICANIZED
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...
HOW TO REQUEEN YOUR HIVE
This week, you are spared from reading anything at all! Instead, you can absorb your dose of beekeeping knowledge by watching the video below. I teamed up with local queen breeders Wildflower Meadows to bring you this instructional video. I feel pretty proud of it...
8 TIPS FOR URBAN BEEKEEPERS
Urban beekeeping on the rise in many parts of the world. It’s surge in popularity seems to stem from concern about honeybees decreasing numbers, it’s connection to the locally sourced food movement and the classic reason: honey! This shift towards backyard...
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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