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.
Category: Beekeeping
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…
How to Make a Bee-friendly Garden – With or Without Beekeeping
A bee-friendly garden will help honey bees and the environment. The Irish honey bee population tends to fluctuate from year to year. This is often
How to Start Beekeeping in Ireland
How to Start Beekeeping in Ireland. You may have figured that out already that after reading all the books and watching a ton of YouTube videos you still seem to be missing a link or two. You just can’t quite get started. What to do?
The Waggle Dance – Round Dance and More – How Honey Bees Communicate
The waggle dance is much more than it appears on the surface. Honeybees have many unusual ways to communicate with each other, most of which
Swarm Control For Beginners – Swarming Process
It is a common failing with beekeepers to attempt to control swarming without understanding the process. This is simple to learn, is usually very reliable, and is as follow.
FIBKA Criteria for the Production and Sale of Nuclei
The production and availability of nuclei is paramount to the success of the beekeeping industry in Ireland. Without the constant availability of nuclei, beginners cannot
Artificial Swarm Control
By carrying out an artificial swarm you can benefit from another colony and possibly prevent your bees from swarming. This is probably the most commonly