Beekeeping 101

8 Ways to Be a Courteous Backyard Beekeeper
October 8, 2021 · · Beekeeping 101

Being a good beekeeping neighbor is something all backyard beekeepers should be concerned about. When we started talking about keeping bees we knew we’d have to be careful since our property is only 1.5 acres and we’re surrounded by neighbors.

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Who is the Queen Honey Bee and Who is in the Hive with Her?
September 18, 2021 · · Beekeeping 101

The honey bee hive is a busy place where every bee has a job. The hive consists of the queen honey bee, the drones, and the workers. Part of learning how to raise bees is learning what role every bee fills.

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How Do I Combine Two Double-Deep Hives?
September 18, 2021 · · Ask The Expert, Beekeeping 101

Before you begin to combine the two double-deep hives, try to consolidate the brood nests in each hive. For example, If one hive has five frames of brood in one box, and two in the other box, try to put all seven of them in one box. Repeat this process in the other hive.

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When to Use an Outyard
September 15, 2021 · · Beekeeping 101

You enjoy walking to your backyard and visiting your hives any time you’d like, right? They’re close, accessible, and convenient.

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Can I Use Honey in a Pail Feeder?
September 8, 2021 · · Ask The Expert, Beekeeping 101, Honey & Beeswax

You can try putting honey directly in a pail feeder, but I find it tends to crystallize in the holes after a few days.

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Fascinating Queen Bee Facts for Today’s Beekeeper
September 1, 2021 · · Beekeeping 101

Queen bees are fascinating and sophisticated creatures. Before starting your honey bee farm, there are some queen bee facts you must know in order to be a successful backyard beekeeper.

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Can I Do a Late-Summer Split?
August 5, 2021 · · Ask The Expert, Beekeeping 101

Splitting in late-summer is possible, although tricky. You need good-sized populations and lots of food stores and you may need to buy a queen. Drones are usually thrown out in August, or even earlier during a dearth, so a do-it-yourself queen may not have a lot of opportunities to mate.

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You’re Invited to Become a Member of Backyard Beekeeping
July 16, 2021 · · Ask The Expert, Beekeeping, Beekeeping 101, Health & Pests, Hive Highlights, Hives & Equipment, Honey & Beeswax, Magazine Previews

We have some EXCITING news to share! There is something new in our community … introducing the brand-new Backyard Beekeeping Membership and Magazine!

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My Swarm Returned to Where I Found it. Now What?
June 24, 2021 · · Ask The Expert, Beekeeping 101

If I have queen cells on three different frames, and I know they are going to swarm. This is a new colony from a nuc. Could I make a split from this situation?

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How Do I Keep Bees Away from My Pool?
June 24, 2021 · · Ask The Expert, Beekeeping 101

It is well-known that honey bees are attracted to chlorine in pools. Although bees have eyesight that is perfect for finding flowers and evading enemies, it’s not so good for finding water.

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