Real estate agents love to say, “Location, location, location!” So it is with beehive placement. The right location will benefit them (and you) tremendously.
Read MoreHere’s a little DIY to show you how to create and use your own screened inner cover with little out of pocket expense.
Read MoreWinter 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.
Read MoreAdd 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 …
Read MoreAdd 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 …
Read MoreEvery beekeeper knows about bee space, the specific gap within a hive (wild or domestic) that bees won’t fill with either comb or propolis.
Read MoreAdd 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 …
Read MoreHow much ventilation you need in a hive depends on many factors, including local climate, colony size, wind exposure, and sun exposure.
Read MoreLearn how to make a bee hotel and why it’s important to support your native solitary bees.
Read More