Discover the purpose of a hive frame: the essential tool for non-destructive hive inspections, efficient honey harvesting, and effective colony management.
Discover the correct beekeeping terminology for hive boxes. Learn the difference between a brood box for raising bees and a honey super for harvesting honey.
Explore the pros and cons of plastic bee frames vs. wood. Learn about durability, bee acceptance with wax coating, and choosing the right frame for your apiary.
Discover the hive frame: the core component of modern beehives that enables colony inspection and sustainable honey harvesting without destroying the comb.
Learn why using 9 frames in a 10-frame honey super creates deeper, easier-to-uncap combs for a more efficient harvest. Essential for productive beekeeping.
Learn when wiring bee frames is essential for honey extraction and structural integrity. Compare wired, foundationless, and plastic frame options for your apiary.
Discover the top beekeeping regions in the U.S. and how to choose the best location based on climate, forage, market, and support for your apiary goals.
Discover the most profitable beekeeping ventures: selling bees, pollination services, and value-added products. Learn how to maximize your apiary's ROI.
Learn when to avoid hive inspections to prevent stressing your colony. Key factors include cold, rainy, or windy weather to protect brood and forager stability.
Compare Langstroth vs. National frames: key differences in size, weight, and compatibility for beekeepers. Choose the right hive system for your apiary.
Learn why placing a bee trap downwind of an apiary is the most effective strategy to intercept scout bees and dramatically increase your swarm capture rate.
Learn how to feed bees outside the hive (open feeding), its significant risks like robbing and disease, and why internal hive feeding is the safer, professional method.
Discover the best practices for top feeding bees, including choosing the right feeder design, using the correct sugar syrup, and preventing drowning risks.
Learn the two main methods for moving bees from a Langstroth to a top bar hive: the cut-down transfer for preserving brood and the shakedown for a fresh start.
Learn the critical times to avoid hive inspections to prevent brood loss, reduce bee stress, and maintain colony health. Essential reading for beekeepers.
Learn when and how to safely feed sugar to bees, including the right types, timing, and methods to support colony health without harming honey harvests.