starting-beekeeping
Varroa Mite Treatments for a Healthy Hive
Varroa mites are considered a universal problem. Fortunately, varroa mite treatment isn’t hard, you just have to be diligent.
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What Happens When the Queen Bee Dies?
Raising honeybees is a challenge. One day your hive looks good and a few days later you wonder if it’s going to live.
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Starting Beekeeping: Find a Beekeeping Mentor
Mentoring is a traditional way for beekeepers to teach people starting beekeeping about tending bees. However, finding a mentor, someone who is both knowledgeable about hive management and interested in teaching you, can feel difficult, especially if you don’t know anyone who keeps bees in your area.
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Preparing for The Queen Honey Bee
For new beekeepers, knowing the basic beehive setup and how to prepare for the queen honey bee is important to a hive’s success.
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Moving Beehives: What You Need to Know
When you first got interested in starting beekeeping, I know you did tons of research and thinking about where to put your hives. But sometimes things change and you need to change with them. And so, you find yourself moving beehives.
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What You Need to Know About Apiary Layout
The actual layout of your apiary will be unique to your property; there isn’t just one best layout.
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Sun and Shade for Bees: What is the Right Mix?
Add to Favorites Many factors are important in determining a beehive location, including the relative amounts of sun and shade for bees. Many beekeepers insist that honey bee hives should …
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8 Ways to Be a Courteous Backyard Beekeeper
Being a good beekeeping neighbor is something all backyard beekeepers should be concerned about. When we started talking about keeping bees we knew we’d have to be careful since our property is only 1.5 acres and we’re surrounded by neighbors.
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What’s Better? Buying Bees or Catching Swarms?
There are several ways to start beekeeping. Most beginners start buying bees via packages because they are the most readily available. Another way is to catch a swarm.
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11 Must-Have Beekeeping Supplies for Beginners
Beekeeping can be pricey. Learn how we had to get creative with beekeeping supplies and equipment when our son first decided he wanted to keep bees.
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