Bees

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

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

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

To help your insects survive the winter, build a bee house! Then, when the temperature warms up the following year, beneficial insects will be ready to help combat pests and pollinate crops. A honey bee house is an enclosed birdhouse-like structure with native bee nesting materials like cardboard tubes or hollow reeds. They’re used by … Read more

Bees are indispensable creatures. These unappreciated saviors of the earth contribute to a proper food supply and other uncountable benefits. According to research, over 80 percent of flowering trees and plants depend on bees for survival. However, recent news shows that their population is declining at an alarming rate. We can help bees by planting … Read more

Despite its tiny stature, the honey bee is a sophisticated and complex insect. It has developed over millions of years to perfectly adapt to its surroundings, allowing it to coexist with other living beings in a delicate balance of give-and-take. Bees have three main body parts, mainly the head, thorax, and abdomen. The head has … Read more

The colony starts preparing for winter in late summer or early fall. Preparation often begins in the northern regions around August or September. However, it may start earlier, depending on your locale. The best trick in bee fall management is feeding bees with a syrup made of either 1:1 or 1:2 parts sugar and water … Read more

Bees are solitary creatures who keep to themselves. So, you can’t tell if they’re creating honey, the queen is laying eggs, invasive pests are wreaking havoc, or your bees are running out of space. If you don’t understand what’s going on, you won’t be able to help if something goes wrong. Therefore, hive inspections are … Read more

As a beekeeper, issues may arise necessitating relocating your beehive. For instance, you may acquire new neighbors close to your compound who are wary of your bees, so you decide to relocate them within your yard. Also, you may be willing to share the rewarding beekeeping art with a new beekeeper. Thus, reasons may vary … Read more