Like many beekeepers, we’ve lost bees. Losing bees is never easy, and there can be many causes.
Read MoreUnlike birds, bees don’t fly south for the winter, nor do they hibernate. So, what do bees do in the winter?
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 MoreOne of the most disappointing things that can happen to a beekeeper is to have a hive swarm. After it happened to us, we decided we really needed to find the answer to why do bees swarm?
Read MoreThere is nothing quite like the sights and sounds of bees buzzing around, gathering pollen and nectar on a warm summer day. Summer and bees just seem to go together; unfortunately, so do summer and pests.
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.
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