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Read MoreRuthie Danielsen won the 2021 Beekeeper of the Year Award through the Washington State Beekeepers Association (WASBA) for her work in educating the public about the Asian Giant Hornet and acquiring the first Asian Giant Hornet nest in the U.S. for researchers.
Read MoreThe 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.
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.
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Read MoreBefore 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.
Read MoreHere’s a short guide for breeder queen selection: what to look for when assessing and what you can expect along the way.
Read MoreHoneybees do not necessarily require the management skills of a learned beekeeper for optimum results. Here are the top 10 reasons to start beekeeping.
Read MoreHoneybee dysentery is often confused with Nosema disease, so when beekeepers see feces on or near a hive, they automatically think the worst.
Read MoreWhen I have a colony overwinter — and they have no spring/summer issues such as a queen dying or an unexpected swarm — I generally get around 75-100 pounds of honey per hive in Colorado.
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