Protect Pollinators: Adopt a Hive & Save Bees Now!
Many people are aware that the honeybee and generally all other bee species are in decline globally. Adopting a hive […]
Bee Keeping Apiculture
How To Transport Bees Long Distance?
In this article, we take a look at how to transport bees long distances. Bees have a long history of
How To Move Beehives
Moving beehives can be a character-building experience. In this article, we look at how to move beehives. Moving a wild
What Temperature Do Wasps Stop Flying? [All you need to know]
Wasps are fascinating creatures with a unique relationship to temperature. As temperatures drop, many wonder: at what temperature do wasps
The Ultimate Guide to Identifying Californian Native Super Bees
As more of us learn how important native bees are, you may be wondering about Californian native bees identification tips.
Hive Management: How Many Bee Hives Can One Person Handle?
How many hives can one person manage? This is not a question with an easy answer, so let us explore
How Oxalic Acid Affects Honey Supers: A Complete Guide
Oxalic acid is becoming more and more widely used as a treatment for varroa mites. Many people wonder about oxalic
Are Bee Skeps Illegal? Understanding the Law
Are bee skeps illegal? Well, this depends on where you are and what the laws are. These ancient beehives are
Warre Hive or Langstroth Hive? A Complete Guide for Beekeepers
In this article, we will take a look at the Warre hive vs Langstroth hive. Both are excellent hive tyes,
How To Remove A Honey Bee Nest Without Killing Them
Let’s take a look at how to remove a honey bee nest without killing them. I have performed hundreds of
Saskatraz Bees vs Italian: Which Is The Beekeeper Favorite?
Saskatraz bees vs Italian bees? Where do we begin? Saskatraz bees are hybrid bees selected from a wide gene pool
The Long-Horned Bee: Solitary Pollinator and Ultimate Alfalfa Specialist
The long horned bee, or should I say bees, are so-called because the males have very long antennae. These important
What Are Saskatraz Bees? A New Bee On the Block!
What are Saskatraz bees? Saskatraz bees are a product of an initiative to breed a stable, disease-resistant highly productive bee
Do Honey Bees Migrate? Ultimate Guide to Seasonal Movements
Do honey bees migrate? Short answer. Yes. Long answer -the rest of this article!! Let us take a look at
Moth That Looks Like A Bee: What You Need to Know
In nature, all manner of special tricks are employed by different species to gain advantages. Looking like a bee or
Drone Brood vs Worker Brood: How to Spot The Difference?
We take a look at how to tell the difference between drone brood vs worker brood, and the difference between
Ultimate Guide To Nosema Treatment For Bees
When beekeepers talk about Nosema in bees they are really talking about infection caused by the obligate microsporidian parasites Nosema
Russian Honey Bees vs Italian Bees
When comparing Russian honey bees vs Italian bees it is a bit like comparing a Wooly Mammoth with an Elephant.
Carniolan Honey Bees vs Italian Honey Bees
In this article we take a look at Carniolan honey bees vs Italian honey bees – the two most commonly
Carniolan vs Russian Bees: Which Breed is Better?
In this article, we look at the relative similarities and differences between Carniolan vs Russian bees. This is a relatively
Buckfast Bees: A Gentle and Productive Breed You Need to Know
The story of how Buckfast bees came to bee involves one of the greatest beekeeping legends of all time –
What Are K Wing Bees? How To Identify and Prevention Tips
What are k wing bees? There is quite a bit of confusion around this term. In this article, we will
The Critical Role of a Queen-Right Hive in Bee Survival
Queen right bees refer to bees in a hive where the queen’s functioning is normal and the colony is stable.
How Many Splits Can Be Made From One Hive?
We take a look at how many splits can be made from one hive. Naturally, there are a lot of
Red Mason Bees: The Ultimate Natural Bee Hive Builders You Need for Pollination
The Red Mason bee is a fascinating and important solitary bee that you can keep in your garden, balcony, or
Top 6 Bee Species Every Beekeeper Should Know About [And How To Tell]
People often ask about the types of bees that exist. The simple answer is there are a really really large
What Time Of Day Do Bees Swarm?
I have been asked what time of day do bees swarm on many occasions. In this article we go into
Small Hive Beetle Larvae Vs Wax Moth Larvae
In this article, we look at small hive beetle larvae vs wax moth larvae. In European races of the honeybee,
The 5 Major Queen Cell Stages Beekeepers Have To Know
In this article, we look at how bees initiate queen cell development and how the stages of queen cell development