When bees outgrow their current hive, roughly half will leave in search of a new home. Bee swarming is often a symptom of a healthy colony and may occur several…

Bees are versatile and adaptable insects, happy to live in a wide range of habitats. Beekeepers have many options for choosing the right location for a beehive. Although you don’t…

Beekeeping is a rewarding hobby that offers benefits like fresh honey and an army of fuzzy pollinators. But before getting started, you’ll need a colony that’s willing to stay put….

Routine beehive inspections are essential if you want a healthy, thriving colony. To help you get started, we’ve created this indispensable guide for inspecting a hive. You’ll learn a simple…

Beekeepers can add extra income to their operations by harvesting propolis. The collection process is simple and doesn’t require any expensive equipment. This guide will explain how to harvest propolis…

Uniting beehives is an important skill for beekeepers to learn. At some point, hives face setbacks, and combining a struggling hive with a stronger one is a good solution. In…

One of the trickiest decisions beekeepers face is when to add a honey super to the hive. Leave it too late and you get crowded, unhappy bees. But adding a…