Do Bees Sense Fear?
Do bees sense fear? I often get asked this, and the short answer is “yes”. There are many things that […]
Beginner Beekeeping
Bees Left Behind After A Swarm
Often when bees abscond or swarm from a resting site, we find bees left behind after a swarm. This is
The Ultimate Guide To A Bee With An Orange Stripe
If you’re trying to identify a bee with an orange stripe or a bee with an orange abdomen, there are
What Is Bee Brood – All Your Questions Answered
What is bee brood? This is the next generation of bees – it is the part of the hive that
The BEST Ultra Bee Pollen Substitute [Revealed]
Pollen is an essential part of the honeybee hive’s nutrition providing protein, lipids, vitamins, and minerals. Pollen substitutes, such as
When Is Honey Harvested?
When is honey harvested? The short answer is when there is honey to harvest! Bees are not like cows, where
Lemongrass: Nature’s Bee Bait—How to Use it Effectively
Does lemongrass attract bees? The short answer is yes. The long and fun answer is the rest of this article.
Types Of Natural Beehives
The types of natural beehives are really determined by the places bees decide to build their nests. Different locations require
How Long Can A Queen Bee Live In A Cage
There are times when we need to place a queen in a cage – this naturally places her under stress.
Are Black Bees Poisonous? [Everything you need to know]
Black bees are a common term for a type of carpenter bee. Carpenter bees are wood nesting bees, gentle souls,
How Much Honey To Leave Bees For Winter
When it comes to deciding how much honey to leave bees for winter there are many questions we need to
How Far Apart Should Beehives Be Placed?
How far apart should beehives be placed? This is a complex question to which there are many answers. This will
Ground Bees In Wisconsin
Depending on where you are in the world, ground bees mean different things. Ground bees in Wisconsin refer to solitary
Planting Buckwheat For Honey Bees
Planting buckwheat for honey bees is a lot of fun, and even a relatively small patch can actually make a
How To Get Rid Of Leaf Cutter Bees
Leaf cutter bees are an essential part of our ecosystem – but they do make unsightly holes in some types
Why Bees Swarm Cars in Spring and How to Keep Them Out [Best Tip]
In spring I often get calls from people with bees in their cars. So let’s ask “Why do bees swarm
Who To Call For A Beehive Removal
Who to call for a beehive removal? The bee person!! Normally if you call your local fire department, they will
Will Bees Move Into An Empty Hive?
Will bees move into an empty hive? Yes, they love to do this. Do bees move into abandoned hives? Yes,
How To Make A Honey Bee Trap
In this article, we look at how to make a honey bee trap. I have trapped thousands of swarms in
Killing Bees With Soapy Water
There are very few times when it is actually a good idea to kill bees. If you do have to
Why Are Bees Clustering At The Hive Entrance?
Why are bees clustering at the hive entrance? There are a number of answers to this question – depending on
What Are Baby Bees Called?
What are baby bees called? Brood. Now that we have that cleared up, let us have a closer peek at
Good vs Bad Bees: A Beekeeper’s Guide to Managing Aggression
Let us have a look at the concept of good bees vs bad bees. When we decide that something is
What Does A Honey Bee Eat?
What does a honey bee eat? Pollen, nectar, fungus spores, cow food, flour, brood, fruit, rubbish, anal secretions of insects,
Can Bees See In The Dark?
Can bees see in the dark? It depends on what we call “the dark”. Bees have a similar vision capacity
Do Queen Bees Fly?
Do queen bees fly? Yes! But the answer is more interesting than that – let us have a look at
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
Smoking Bees Without A Smoker
I once went to a barbeque where my friend was very proud of his new “smokeless” barbeque. The meat tasted
Do Bees Have Fur?
In this article, we take a look at the hairs on bees and answer the question “do bees have fur?”.
How To Raise Honey Bee Queens [All You Need to Know]
In this article, we look at how to raise honey bee queens. Queen rearing is a fun part of beekeeping.