Kristi Cook, Author at Backyard Beekeeping

DIY Screened Inner Covers

April 3, 2023 · Kristi Cook · Hives & Equipment

Here’s a little DIY to show you how to create and use your own screened inner cover with little out of pocket expense.

Single Deep Splits with Mated Queens

March 30, 2023 · Kristi Cook · Beekeeping 101

Add to Favorites One aspect of beekeeping that never ceases to amaze me is how quickly one tiny nucleus colony goes from five frames of honey bees to three and …

American Foulbrood Versus European Foulbrood

March 3, 2023 · Kristi Cook · Health & Pests

American foulbrood and European foulbrood are perhaps two of the most commonly misunderstood diseases among beekeepers.

Small Hive Beetles

January 1, 2023 · Kristi Cook · Health & Pests

The small hive beetle, while not nearly as large as a bear, is one pest that can bring total destruction to a colony within days of arrival.

DIY Telescoping Outer Cover 

January 1, 2023 · Kristi Cook · Hives & Equipment

Add to Favorites If you’re into DIY projects, beekeeping has you covered. Everything from bottom boards to inner covers to every sized hive body can quickly be built at home …

What to Do Before Buying Your First Bees

December 27, 2022 · Kristi Cook · Beekeeping 101

Before you run out and buy your first set of bees, there are a few things you should do to ensure your venture into beekeeping is a success.

Breeder Queen Selection

December 22, 2022 · Kristi Cook · Beekeeping 101

Here’s a short guide for breeder queen selection: what to look for when assessing and what you can expect along the way.

Honey Bee Starvation

September 21, 2022 · Kristi Cook · Honey & Beeswax

Preventing honey bee starvation is one of the first skills a new beekeeper needs to master and yet is highly variable according to region.

How to Make Pollen Patties

September 9, 2022 · Kristi Cook · Health & Pests

To get started making your own patties, you’ll need a recipe. Many are readily available online with many folks adding various supplements such as essential oils, amino acids, or probiotics. However, it’s often best to begin by keeping it simple.