Naturally Reared Queens (Excerpt, “Raising Resilient Bees”)
June 23, 2023In this excerpt from “Raising Resilient Bees,” authors Eric and Joy McEwen share some insight into how and why they rear queen bees naturally.
Honeybees Often Need Winter Help To Sustain Hive Health
January 4, 2023Though “natural” is always a good goal, expect to help honeybees through the winter with supplemental feedings to sustain conditions not found in nature.
Grow Forage To Help Feed Honeybees Pollen & Nectar
November 2, 2022Help out honeybees by growing a variety of forage to provide the various essential nutrients a hive needs to survive and thrive.
At Sassy Bee Honey, Micro Apiaries Are A Passion Project
September 14, 2022Read about how beekeeper Stephanie Grant of Sassy Bee Honey in Wilmington, Delaware, puts hive mentality to work for hobby-business success.
Benefits Of Probiotic B. Apis On Malnourished Bees
July 8, 2022New findings could mean access to powerful nutritional supplement in the form of probiotic microbe B. apis for honeybees to bolster strength.
The Business Of Beekeeping At Montana’s Smoot Honey Co.
May 11, 2022Montana’s Smoot Honey Co. upholds a sweet beekeeping tradition with an efficiency that would make any honeybee queen proud.
What You Should Know About Bee Genetics
April 28, 2022Certain genetic traits can influence mite resistance, cold tolerance and even temperament of bees, so study up before starting your hive.
Nectar Flow Changes & Seasonal Tasks For Honeybees
March 10, 2022Changes in climate and nectar flow have complicated beekeeping, but seasonal checks and tasks can help keep honeybees healthy and productive.
6 Tips To Prevent A Bee Swarm
January 18, 2016Honeybee swarming may be an uncontrollable event, but you can minimize the chances of it happening in your hive.
Your Hive Inspection Checklist
January 18, 2016When it’s time to tend the hive give it the run-down, do it quickly and efficiently to minimize disruption to the bees.
