Discover the key functions of a hive tool: prying sealed components, lifting frames, and scraping wax. Essential for safe, efficient beekeeping inspections.
Learn why screened bottom boards can fail in high pest pressure areas like mixed sunlight apiaries and when a solid board is better for active treatment.
Learn why testing a solid and a screened hive board is the best strategy for small-scale beekeepers to optimize colony health for their local conditions.
Discover the best strategy for selecting hive boards for multiple hives. Learn how to test solid vs. screened boards for your climate and beekeeping goals.
Discover how screened bottom boards enhance hive ventilation, reduce Varroa mite populations, and provide better temperature control for healthier colonies.
Learn how solid bottom boards create a closed system for effective Varroa mite treatment, ensuring maximum chemical concentration and accurate mite counts.
Learn why your bee smoker fuel choice is critical for producing safe, cool smoke that calms bees without harmful toxins. Master effective hive management.
Learn how to use a bee smoker correctly to calm your hive without harming bees or contaminating honey. Discover the science behind smoke and bee behavior.
Explore alternatives to bee smoker like water mists and bee brushes. Learn why smoke is most effective and when to use gentler methods for hive inspections.
Discover the best natural, non-toxic smoker fuels for beekeeping, including cotton, burlap, and wood pellets, to ensure colony health and calm inspections.
Discover how smoke triggers a survival instinct in bees, making them docile for beekeepers. Learn the science behind this effective hive management tool.
Discover how beekeeping smoke calms bees by masking alarm pheromones and triggering a feeding response, making hive inspections safer and more efficient.
Discover why a 16-18 inch hive stand height is ideal for pest control, moisture management, and beekeeper safety. Learn how to apply this to your apiary.
Discover how hive stands provide ergonomic access, reduce physical strain for beekeepers, and improve hive health through better pest control and airflow.
Discover how hive stands elevate colonies for better airflow, reducing moisture, regulating temperature, and decreasing bee stress for healthier hives.
Discover how the right ground cover under beehives controls pests, reduces moisture, and simplifies maintenance for healthier, more productive colonies.
Discover the key benefits of in-hive feeders: superior protection from robbing, large syrup capacity, and built-in bee safety features to prevent drowning.
Discover how a motorized honey extractor saves time, reduces labor, and offers precise control to protect your comb for commercial and sideliner beekeepers.
Discover how a radial honey extractor saves time and labor for beekeepers by extracting honey from both sides of the comb simultaneously without flipping frames.
Learn how a tangential honey extractor uses centrifugal force for a thorough harvest. Ideal for small-scale beekeepers seeking an affordable, efficient solution.
Discover the key differences between uncapping planes and electric knives: one offers adjustable depth control for precision, the other speed for uniform frames.
Learn the best methods for securing beehive joints: wood glue for permanent strength and straps/clips for stack stability. Essential for apiary security.
Learn the correct way to assemble beehive sides for structural integrity, weatherproofing, and proper bee space. Step-by-step guide for commercial apiaries.
Learn how 8-frame hives improve honeybee winter survival through superior thermal efficiency and better cluster management, reducing colony starvation risk.
Learn the weight differences between 8-frame and 10-frame beehive boxes (32-80 lbs) to make an informed choice for your apiary's efficiency and safety.
Explore the essential parts of a Langstroth beehive, from the bottom board to the outer cover, and learn how each component supports colony health and honey production.