Bee Hive Stages: The Life Cycle of a Bee

Bee Life Cycle

Bees develop through 4 stages; the egg, larva, pupa, and adult. After hatching, the egg develops into an embryo, which develops an exterior covering and a neurological and digestive system. Then, each embryo matures into an adult throughout various periods. Drones grow to adulthood in under 24 days, while female workers need 21 days for … Read more

Is My Hive Queenless? + What To Do

Honey Bees on a Comb

One of the most frequent reasons why beekeepers lose their colonies is queenlessness. There are numerous ways for a colony to be without a queen and many ways to fix the issue.  A queenless bee is one without a queen who would have died from disease, being killed by the beekeeper or predator, pests, bad … Read more

Colony Collapse Disorder: Causes & Fixes

Honeycomb with Bees

Every industry has its challenges, and the same goes for beekeeping. Some common ones include swarming, absconding, pests, diseases, and predators. None of this, however, does a beekeeper dread more than a colony collapse disorder. It’s the one thing that keeps me awake at night, dreading and hoping that it doesn’t occur to me. In … Read more

Do Mums Attract Bees?

Bee on Mums Flower

If you want to add color to your garden, mums are your best bet. They come in different shades and hues, from white, purple, and orange to pink. Mums enthusiasts love them for their late blooming. When others have died out as seasons change, mums are left vibrant and thriving. Given their bright colors, mums … Read more

Where Does Pollination Occur? + Benefits & Pollinators

A great variety of plants we consume as food or fruit depend on pollination to facilitate reproduction and regeneration. But what is pollination? How does it happen? Where does it occur, and what is its importance?  Plant reproduction relies on pollination, which is when a pollinator moves pollen from the anthers of a flower (male … Read more

How to Extract Honey: Steps & Precautions

As a beekeeper, there is no better time than honey extraction time. Although some of the methods involved are tedious and involving, the final product is what keeps you going. Extracting honey is the process of getting honey from the honeycombs in pure liquid form. The goal is to have the honey in its purest … Read more

How Much Do Beekeepers Make? + Income Sources

In the United States, beekeepers make an average pay of $40,300 per year. This average, however, has such a broad range of highs and lows that it is not meaningful. The remuneration of those working in the beekeeping sector depends on various factors. There are several variables, including the region of the nation where the … Read more

Bee Hive Base: Benefits & How to Make It

Does your bee yard have a hive stand? One beekeeping piece of equipment you don’t necessarily need is a stand for your hives. But after learning more about them, you may decide that the work was well worth it. There are many advantages to keeping your beehives on hive supports. Some of their benefits are … Read more