Discover how splitting hives too aggressively can lead to weak colonies, critical mass issues, and winter losses. A firsthand lesson in how many splits are actually sustainable—and how to avoid costly mistakes in your apiary.
Why feeding matters Usually new beekeepers start out with small colonies, called nucs, or packages of bees, which have no
When you see signs your queen is failing, it can be discouraging prospect. You have come to appreciate all that
Why early detection matters “Is my hive failing?” is a question that keeps new beekeepers up at night. You know
Why hive health matters Beginning beekeepers often worry if their hive is healthy. They do inspections, but they don’t know
Why hive inspections matter Hive inspections are the primary means of being able to understand what is going on in
Learning how to read a brood frame can seem daunting at first. Is my queen failing or has she just
Thinking about getting bees? Learn the costs, equipment, time commitment, and what to expect in your first year of beekeeping — before you bring home a hive.
One of a beekeeper’s worst nightmares Realizing you have no queen in a colony you previously did is generally a
Do I have a laying worker? First of all, let’s make sure that you do in fact have a laying