winterizing-beehive

How Do I Keep the Hive Ventilated in Winter?

How much ventilation you need in a hive depends on many factors, including local climate, colony size, wind exposure, and sun exposure.

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Why Did My Bees Die?

Dead bees head-down in cells is a common occurrence, but beekeepers seldom agree about the cause. The most commonly heard theory is that the bees could not find food and died licking the remaining molecules off the bottom of the comb.

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Beehive Wraps for the Winter

Beehive wraps for the winter help keep the hives warm and can make or break the success of an apiary, especially in northern climates.

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5 Tips for Starting Beekeeping

Will 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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