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How to treat Varroa Mites
How to treat Varroa Mites
TREATING VARROA MITES Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) with attached Varroa Mites (Varroa destructor)” by AbsoluteFolly is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 The detection and timely treatment of varroa mites... Read more...
Healthy Brood Patterns
Healthy Brood Patterns
The presence of eggs, large, and capped brood is indicative of a mated queen. But as a new beekeeper, how will you know if your brood pattern is healthy? A... Read more...
Is My Queen Laying?
Is My Queen Laying?
The period of time between the emergence of a virgin queen and the presence of a brood can feel like watching water boil. If you have recently caught a swarm,... Read more...
Feeding Bees By Season
Feeding Bees By Season
Pollen and honey provide the protein and minerals that honeybees need to survive. A healthy, successful hive will gather most of their resources from the natural world. Occasionally, beekeepers will... Read more...
How to conduct a hive autopsy
How to conduct a hive autopsy
PERFORMING AN AUTOPSY ON A DEAD HIVE You open your hive after a long winter, excited to see how they weathered the cold. You find hundreds of bees dead in... Read more...
Queen Cell Locations and their Meanings
Queen Cell Locations and their Meanings
A queen cell located at the bottom of the frame is usually indicative of a swarm cell. A hive may prepare to swarm for a variety of reasons: The colony... Read more...