Treatment-free Beekeeping – What is it?
Treatment-free beekeeping is a method of raising honeybees that does not employ antibiotics or synthetic chemicals to treat illnesses or pests. It is a relatively
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What do Bees do in the Hive?
People often ask us, “what do bees do in the hive”. Well, they don’t say, “busy as a bee” for nothing. Honey bees perform a variety of tasks within their hive to ensure the survival and prosperity of the colony.
The Impact of Pesticides on Honeybee Health
Honeybees play a vital role in our ecosystem, as they pollinate a significant portion of the crops that make up our food supply. However, these
Types of Bee Hives and Their Designs – Beekeeping Equipment
When it comes to beekeeping, one of the most important decisions you will make is choosing the right type of bee hive.
Buying Used Beekeeping Equipment – Yes or No?
Some people who are interested in beginning beekeeping are put off from getting started due to the high cost of some new pieces of beekeeping
The Hive Tool – Beekeeping Equipment
The hive tool is only one of a wide and growing variety of beekeeping tools and supplies from which to make a selection when starting
Preparing for Winter in Your Apiary
Preparing your bees for winter is not complicated or difficult but still many beekeepers overlook many of the little jobs that need to be done and even some of the bigger jobs.
Some Beginner Beekeeping Mistakes
This article will try to help you avoid some of the most common beekeeping mistakes we have seen. If you are beginning beekeeping, you are
The Bee Smoker – Beekeeping Equipment
The bee smoker is one of the most important tools in the beekeeper’s box, that and the bee suit. But it is also one of
Catching Bees – Bait Hives & Swarms – Hive Removal
Catching bees is a great way of starting a new hive and bait hives are a great way of catching bees. These pointers may be
Strange Bee Behaviour at Hive Entrance
One of the things that worry beginner beekeepers most in the early months or even years is when bees gather at the entrance to their hives. Novices immediately think that there is something disastrously wrong and that they have somehow failed. This is not necessarily so. But here is a…
Honey Bees and Beekeeping for Fun and Profit
Why would you even want to get involved with stinging insects in the first place? Well, there are several reasons. The original reason for keeping bees was likely for the honey. If you kept the hives nearby, you would not need to hunt around to find a hive and if you found one, you might have to climb…
