Hives & Equipment
Save Time Building Frames Using a Jig
Winter is the time for a beekeeper to prepare for spring! Now is the perfect time to get a jump start on springtime preparations by building equipment like frames.
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Ask the Expert: Chlorine to Clean Hives
Add to Favorites Chris W. asks: Can I use chlorine bleach to clean hives? Rusty Burlew answers: Beekeepers find many uses for chlorine bleach in and around hives. In its …
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Ask the Expert: Black Hive Boxes and Comb
Add to Favorites Chris W. asks: My boxes look black, as do the combs that go in the boxes. Is this normal? Rusty Burlew replies: Within a winter hive, it …
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Highways for Hives: The Marvel of Bee Space
Every beekeeper knows about bee space, the specific gap within a hive (wild or domestic) that bees won’t fill with either comb or propolis.
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DIY Telescoping Outer Cover
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 …
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Frugal Beekeeping with Used Beekeeping Supplies
Where to find and how to clean used beekeeping supplies without breaking the bank.
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How Do I Keep the Hive Ventilated in Winter?
In the past few years, the number of electronic devices for beekeepers has mushroomed. I’ve frequently been asked to test these new devices, so I have quite a bit of experience with them.
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The Basics of Making a Bee Hotel
Learn how to make a bee hotel and why it’s important to support your native solitary bees.
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Winterizing Beekeeping Equipment
Winterizing beekeeping equipment, while the hive sleeps, avoids problems when the weather warms up.
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Making Splits: Nucleus Colony
Making a nucleus colony is a simple skill that any beekeeper at any stage can readily accomplish when keeping a few basics in mind.
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