Honeybees do not necessarily require the management skills of a learned beekeeper for optimum results. Here are the top 10 reasons to start beekeeping.
Read MoreLike many beekeepers, we’ve lost bees. Finding dead bees is never easy, and there can be many causes. Laura Tyler discusses losing bees.
Read MoreWhat is colony collapse disorder (CCD) and what causes it? Maurice Hladik tackles this confounding question.
Read MoreBecause I live in an area with long, hot summers I’m often asked, “How do I know if my bees are too hot?” During the dog days of summer, you’ll often find bees hanging out in clumps on the outside of their hive.
Read MoreFor thousands of years, bees have been helping feed people, but now in the face of an onslaught of chemicals and disease, they’re in need of a helping hand. One course of action you can take is growing plants that attract bees.
Read MoreWhile not all bees make honey, there are many species that do—perhaps hundreds.
Read MoreWill you utilize the most commonly used hive style, the Langstroth beehive or do you fancy yourself a top bar or Warre beekeeper? For protective equipment, you could use a veil, a jacket with vail, or a full body bee suit – which works for you? Location of your hive can impact your bees based on sun exposure (summer v. winter), wind exposure, accessibility, proximity to neighbors, and so on.
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