Chalkbrood Treatment: How to Protect Your Hive
In this article, we have a look at chalkbrood and how to deal with it. This fungal pathogen of bees […]
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How To Get Rid Of Bee Nests In The Ground
In this article, we take a look at how to get rid of bee nests in the ground. Ground bees
Can Bees Bite Humans? Ultimate Guide To The Stingless Bee
People often mistake a bee sting with a bee bite. This article investigates which bees can bite humans. In so
What Eats Bees In The Food Chain
Bees are insects and insects are food to many animals. Bees also store honey, and a beehive contains a lot
Do Bees See in Color? Ultimate Science of Bee Sight
Bee eyesight is a complex subject. Bees have compound eyes. These eyes allow them to see the world in a
Plastic vs Wax Foundation: Which Is Best for Thriving Bees?
In beekeeping, there are arguments for and against using plastic beeswax foundations. Beehive wax foundation is nearly essential to most
How Much Honey Can You Get From One Hive?
One of the most common questions I get asked is how much honey can you get from one hive? This
How To Find The Queen Bee In A Hive
In this article, we have a look at how to find the queen bee in a hive. To get this
Best Guide to Smoke in Beekeeping: How Bee Smokers Work
In the days of our ancestors, people would burn a piece of elephant dung (Africa/India/Asia) or some horse dung and
Best 3 Quick Fixes for Bees’ Nests in Wall Cavities
If you’ve ever heard a faint buzzing coming from your walls or noticed bees hovering around your home, you’re not
Bees and Your Neighbours and The Law
In this article, we take a look at bees and your neighbors and the law. We investigate whether it is
How Does A Bee Get Oxygen? Amazing Bee’s Breathing System
How does a bee get oxygen? In this article, we show that bees do not have lungs, but look at
How To Get Rid Of Wax Moths In Beehives
In this article, we look at how to get rid of wax moths in beehives. Wax moth control in stored
What Do African Bees Look Like?
There are a lot of misconceptions around what African bees are. What do African bees look like? Pretty much like
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
How To Lure Bees Into A Hive: Pro Tips for Success
For many of us, we start beekeeping wondering how to lure bees into a hive? Here we look at how
How Long Do Beehives Last? Ultimate Longevity
In this article, we ask the question: How long do beehives last? This is not a straightforward question. We look
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,
What Does Capped Brood Look Like?
What does capped brood look like? We have a look at the difference between capped brood and capped honey. It
At What Temperature Does Raw Honey Lose Its Benefits?
At what temperature does raw honey lose its benefits? In this article, we take a look at the natural raw
How Long Do Bees Live Without A Hive
In this article, we look at the rather fascinating question “how long do bees live without a hive?”. We have
How Long Can A Hive Be Queenless?
In this article, we look at what happens to a hive when it is queenless and how long can a
Protecting Beehives From Bears
In this article, we look at how to protect beehives from bears. This starts with the simplest of steps –
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
What Does A Honey Bee Hive Look Like?
I am a beekeeper and in my twenty-five years of beekeeping, I have removed wild honeybee hives from some amazing
How to Get Rid of Bumblebees Without Killing Them
In this article, we will look at how to make bumblebees go away without killing them. If we cannot make
How to Ventilate a Beehive: Best Practices for Healthy Bees
In this article, we look at how to ventilate a beehive. Beehive hive ventilation is important to reduce humidity in
Do Yellow Jackets Kill Honeybees
In this article, we look at what a yellow jacket wasp is and if yellow jackets kill honeybees. Then we
Do Bees Have Compound Eyes? Amazing Bee Vision Science
Wondering if bees have compound eyes? Bees have two compound eyes and 3 simple eyes or ocelli. This means bees