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Why Do My Colonies Keep Swarming?
I have three hives started last year and all three swarmed in the last week. Now, they are swarming again — the same colonies. Why do the same colonies keep swarming every few days?
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Why Did My Bees Leave the Hive? What is NOT a Swarm!
You may find yourself frantically searching “Why did my bees leave the hive?” There are plenty of reasons colonies leave the hive.
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Will a Swarm Survive Cool, Rainy Weather?
Bees swarmed yesterday from our hive. They are in one of our fruit trees. Today it has been raining all afternoon with temps in the high 40s to 50. Is the swarm able to survive in this weather?
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Can a Drone be Effective in Locating Swarms?
Could a drone be effective in locating swarms? I assume you are asking about a man-made drone, not a male honey bee. A male honey bee would be useless in that line of work!
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Pollinator Haven
As their populations continue to decline, we can ensure their recovery by providing pesticide-free food sources, adequate shelter, and dependable water.
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Questions to Ask When Starting a Bee Colony
Starting a bee colony is not as easy as just putting a hive on your property; there are things to consider before you start your beekeeping journey.
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How to Install Package Bees in a Langstroth Hive
Learning how to install package bees isn’t all that difficult, but if you are new to beekeeping, it can be helpful to see the process from start to finish. In this video tutorial, we’ll take you through the basic steps of installing your new honey bees in a Langstroth hive.
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Bee Bucks – The Cost of Beekeeping
I’m often asked, “What is the cost of beekeeping?” You’ll notice the cost of beekeeping equipment varies as there are options for different supplies.
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How Allergies Work
Roughly half of the population of the United States has at least one allergy. The percentage of allergies has been increasing significantly in the past few decades.
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Wildflowers for Pollinators/Bees
While it is true that much of beekeeping is far from our control, providing a local food source in the form of wildflowers for pollinators is doable with a little planning.
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