Discover the five most common queen rearing methods, including Walk-Away Splits, grafting, and modern kits. Learn which technique suits your apiary's scale and goals.
Discover the standard dimensions of bee boxes (Deep, Medium, Shallow) and how to choose the right size based on weight, capacity, and your beekeeping goals.
Discover the 3 standard bee box depths (deep, medium, shallow) and how to choose the right size for optimal hive management, honey yield, and beekeeper safety.
A hive box is the central brood chamber for a honeybee colony. Learn its critical role in beekeeping, how it differs from honey supers, and common mistakes to avoid.
Learn the optimal hive inspection frequency for each season, balancing bee health, swarm prevention, and honey production. A guide for effective apiary management.
Discover the ideal native bee hive location: morning sun for activity, deep afternoon shade to prevent hive meltdown. Learn expert placement tips for a thriving colony.
Learn how to protect wooden beehives from moisture and insects to extend their lifespan beyond the 10-year average. Essential tips for commercial beekeepers.
Learn the complete process for installing a package of bees into a new hive, from preparation and placement to post-installation care for colony survival.
Learn proven methods to attract bees to a new hive box, including scent lures, drawn comb, and techniques for splits or bait hives. Boost your beekeeping success.
Learn the 3 keys to attracting solitary bees to a bee house: correct placement, proximity to pollen-rich flowers, and providing essential building materials.
Learn how to attract bees to a new box using scent lures like lemongrass oil, proper hive volume, and strategic placement to mimic an ideal home for scout bees.
Compare Langstroth, Top Bar, and Flow hives for beginners. Find the best beehive for your goals in honey production, natural beekeeping, or ease of harvest.
Discover why starting with two beehives is the best strategy for new beekeepers, enabling resource sharing and providing a critical safety net for colony health.
Discover the key differences between long hives and top bar hives. Learn about comb management, honey extraction, and which horizontal hive is best for your beekeeping goals.
Discover why polystyrene hives last decades without rotting, their vulnerabilities to UV and physical damage, and key management practices for maximum longevity.
Discover why polystyrene beehives offer 8x better insulation than wood, leading to improved winter survival, faster spring buildup, and increased honey production.
Discover the best winter bee hives: compare Warré, Horizontal, and Langstroth designs for superior moisture control and heat retention to protect your colony.
Discover the top bar hive: a horizontal, foundationless bee hive that promotes natural beekeeping with no heavy lifting. Learn its pros, cons, and components.
Discover the key benefits of top bar beehives: eliminate heavy lifting, reduce back strain, and enjoy less intrusive hive inspections for a more natural beekeeping experience.
Explore the pros and cons of top bar hives vs. Langstroth hives for natural comb, ease of use, and honey production. Find the right system for your apiary.
Discover how the Kenya Top Bar Hive (KTBH) enables active colony management, sustainable harvesting, and higher honey quality versus traditional log hives.
Learn the ideal beehive orientation (southeast) and key principles for morning sun, wind protection, and heat management to boost your apiary's success.
Discover the key benefits of horizontal hives: complete elimination of heavy lifting, simplified inspections, and enhanced accessibility for all beekeepers.
Discover the top bar hive's key benefits: no heavy lifting, natural comb building, and less invasive hive management for a calmer beekeeping experience.
Discover why the Langstroth hive is the top choice for maximum honey production. Learn how its expandable design outperforms fixed-cavity hives like the Top Bar.
Explore the key differences between Langstroth and top bar hives, including design, management, and honey production, to choose the right hive for your beekeeping goals.
Discover the long hive, a horizontal beehive design that eliminates heavy lifting and mimics natural bee habitats for a more accessible beekeeping experience.
Discover the top bar hive's key benefits: eliminates heavy lifting, promotes natural bee behavior, and simplifies honey harvesting without expensive equipment.