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WHAT TO INCLUDE IN A SWARM CATCHING KIT

by Hilary | Apr 4, 2022 | Equipment, How To, Intermediate & Experienced Beekeepers

Swarm are designed to travel. When a swarm lands, a beekeeper never knows how long they will stay put. I have often rushed out of the house to catch a swarm only to have them leave in the time it took me to drive to their location. If you hope to catch a swarm this...

THE PROS AND CONS OF QUEEN EXCLUDERS

by Hilary | Jul 9, 2018 | Equipment, Natural Beekeeping

I find myself constantly changing my position on the subject of queen excluders. Are they good or bad for bees? Do they result in more honey or less? How and when should they be used? I’ve decided, that like most things in beekeeping, there is no...

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!