Learn the best way to store honeycomb to prevent crystallization and spoilage. Keep it fresh at room temperature in an airtight glass container.
Learn the key factors—from frame size to bee health—that determine honey yield per frame, helping you plan and maximize your harvest.
A single Flow Frame holds ~3 kg (6.5 lbs) of honey. Learn how colony strength, nectar flow, and bee behavior impact your actual yield.
Discover honey yields by frame size: Deep frames yield 6-8 lbs, Medium 3.5-5 lbs, Shallow 2.5-3.5 lbs. Learn to maximize your harvest.
Discover honey yields per frame: deep frames yield ~6 lbs, medium ~4 lbs, shallow ~3 lbs. Learn key factors for maximizing your harvest.
Learn why beehive maintenance is crucial for colony health, preventing swarming, and maximizing honey production. A guide for beekeepers.
Compare 8-frame vs. 10-frame bee hives: weight, space, and management. Learn which hive system is best for your beekeeping goals and physical ability.
A 10-frame hive holds 10 frames by design, but management choices impact weight, honey yield, and colony health. Learn the pros and cons.
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.
Discover the Langstroth hive: the standard rectangular beehive design for modern beekeeping, built for efficiency, management, and honey production.
Learn the difference between bee anatomy (head, thorax, abdomen) and the structures they build (nests and hives). Essential for beekeepers.
Discover what an apiary is, how to select the ideal location for your beehives, and key considerations for bee health and honey production.
Learn why boiling plastic bee frames destroys them and discover the correct, safe methods for cleaning and sterilizing without heat.
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.
Learn when honey bees can clean moldy frames and when it's better to discard them to protect your hive's health and honey production.
Discover the pros and cons of 8-frame vs. 10-frame beehives for optimal colony health, honey yield, and hive management.
Discover the hive frame: the core component of modern beehives that enables colony inspection and sustainable honey harvesting without destroying the comb.
Learn the best frames and foundations for producing pure, edible honeycomb. Compare wooden vs. plastic frames and foundationless vs. thin wax setups.
Learn how much honey a single frame holds. Deep frames hold ~6 lbs, medium frames ~3.5 lbs. Understand key factors affecting your actual honey yield.
Learn the 4-5 year frame rotation cycle for beehives. Prevent chemical buildup & disease to protect your colony's long-term health and productivity.
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.
Discover the Langstroth frame, the key to modern hive management. Learn about its functions, sizes, and how to choose the right one for your apiary.
Learn the optimal time to remove your queen excluder to ensure colony survival, prevent winter cluster issues, and support hive health.
Learn key commercial beekeeping swarm prevention techniques like reversing, supering, and splitting to maintain colony productivity and health.
Discover if a queen excluder is right for your hive. Learn its benefits for harvest efficiency and the trade-offs for a natural hive environment.
Learn when wiring bee frames is essential for honey extraction and structural integrity. Compare wired, foundationless, and plastic frame options for your apiary.
Learn the proper way to wire a bee frame for maximum comb stability. Essential guide for beekeepers using honey extractors.
Learn why stings can happen through a bee suit and the key strategies for maximizing your safety during hive inspections.
Learn practical strategies for beekeepers to minimize stings, from protective gear to gentle bee genetics. Manage risks effectively.
Yes, stings are part of beekeeping, but they are manageable. Learn how to minimize stings with the right gear, techniques, and bee genetics.
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.
Explore the pros and cons of plastic vs. wooden beehive frames for durability, bee acceptance, and management efficiency in modern beekeeping.
Learn why bees resist plastic frames and how a beeswax coating ensures successful comb building for durable, reusable hive equipment.
Learn why removing queen excluders in cold climates is vital to prevent queen death and ensure your colony survives the winter months.
Explore the pros and cons of queen excluders for commercial beekeeping. Learn how they impact honey purity, yield, and hive management.
Learn the best wire for bee frames: 26-gauge stainless steel or tinned steel. Prevent sagging, ensure durability, and reinforce for honey extraction.
Learn why beekeepers get stung, how protective gear minimizes risk, and practical steps to manage stings effectively for confident beekeeping.
Discover the most profitable beekeeping ventures: selling bees, pollination services, and value-added products. Learn how to maximize your apiary's ROI.
Learn why bees resist plastic frames and how a proper beeswax coating ensures acceptance, durability, and operational efficiency for beekeepers.
Discover the drill press: a stationary machine for precise, repeatable, and powerful hole drilling in woodworking and metalworking.
Learn the best practices for open-air feeding of dry pollen substitute to stimulate brood rearing and bridge forage gaps in your apiary.
Learn the best time to open a beehive for inspections or new installations. Maximize colony health and minimize stress with expert timing tips.
Learn why opening a beehive below 50°F (10°C) is dangerous, how to safely assess your colony in winter, and when emergency intervention is necessary.
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.
Yes, National frames fit perfectly in WBC hives. Both use the British Standard frame, making them interchangeable. Learn the key differences.
Discover the key advantages of the Langstroth hive: modular design, simplified management, and high honey yields for modern beekeeping success.
Compare Langstroth, Top-Bar, Warre, and Flow beehives. Find the best hive for your honey production, management style, and beekeeping philosophy.
Compare Langstroth vs. National frames: key differences in size, weight, and compatibility for beekeepers. Choose the right hive system for your apiary.
Learn how an entrance feeder works, its pros and cons, and when to use it. Avoid robbing risks and choose the right feeder for your hive.
Learn how to choose the ideal bee hive location by balancing sun, water, wind protection, and safety for a healthy, productive apiary.
Discover how responsible beekeepers act as stewards, protecting honey bees from disease, starvation, and environmental threats for thriving colonies.
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 the best practices for placing a bee watering station to ensure bee safety, accessibility, and effective hydration near their food sources.
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 correct way to install a new bee package or nuc into a hive. Our guide covers queen introduction, feeding, and avoiding common mistakes.
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 when and how to feed dry pollen or substitutes to bees using open feeding methods for better brood production and colony health.
Learn the critical times to avoid hive inspections to prevent brood loss, reduce bee stress, and maintain colony health. Essential reading for beekeepers.
Compare Langstroth vs. National hives: frame size, weight, and ergonomics. Essential insights for commercial apiaries and distributors.
Learn how entrance feeders work, their pros and cons like robbing risk, and when to use them for water or syrup feeding in beekeeping.
Learn how to set up a rooftop beehive, from structural safety and legal approval to managing wind, sun, and water for thriving colonies.
Learn when and how to use bee feeders correctly to support colony health without creating dependency or attracting pests.
Learn the best bee feeder placement for your hive type. Compare internal vs. external options to prevent robbing and ensure bee safety.
Learn how to use top hive feeders to feed bees safely, prevent robbing, and support colony health with minimal disturbance.
Learn how to install bees in a top bar hive with our guide on hive preparation, gentle handling, and feeding to ensure a healthy colony.
Learn when and how to feed sugar water to bees safely. A vital emergency energy source, but not a replacement for natural nectar.
Learn when and how to safely feed sugar to bees to prevent starvation, support new colonies, and navigate nectar dearths.
Learn the correct 1:1 and 2:1 sugar syrup ratios for bees based on season and goal, from spring stimulation to winter survival feeding.
Learn the hidden dangers of overfeeding bees sugar syrup, including hive robbing, a honey-bound brood nest, and HMF toxicity risks.
Discover why plain white sugar is the safest choice for bee syrup, avoiding harmful alternatives like brown sugar that can cause bee dysentery.
Learn the correct 1:1 and 2:1 sugar-to-water ratios for feeding bees. Master spring stimulation and winter preparation for optimal hive health.
Learn the correct sugar-to-water ratios for bee syrup, proper mixing techniques, and critical mistakes to avoid for successful beekeeping.
Learn the ideal timing for feeding pollen patties to stimulate brood rearing, align with nectar flows, and build a powerful honey bee workforce.
Learn the 4 key times to feed bees sugar syrup for colony growth, survival, and winter prep. Get the right ratios and methods to avoid risks.
Learn the optimal timing for feeding pollen to bees to stimulate brood rearing and maximize your colony's strength for the main nectar flow.
Learn when and how to safely feed sugar water to bees. Discover the benefits, risks, and proper methods to support hive health.
Discover why an over-reliance on sugar syrup weakens bee colonies and learn the best practices for supplemental feeding.
Learn the correct 2:1 sugar water ratio to safely revive a tired bee. Avoid harmful mistakes like using honey or brown sugar.
Learn how a beehive entrance feeder uses vacuum pressure to feed bees, its advantages like easy monitoring, and key risks like robbing.
Learn why planting nectar-rich flowers is better than sugar water for feeding bees in your garden. Support pollinators sustainably.
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.
Learn why overfeeding sugar syrup can clog the brood nest, weaken your colony, and prevent winter survival. Master responsible feeding practices.
Learn the correct 1:1 & 2:1 sugar syrup recipes for bees. Discover when to use each ratio for spring stimulation or winter food stores.
Learn when to feed bees syrup: early spring buildup, summer dearth, autumn prep, and new colonies. Avoid robbing and honey contamination.
Learn how to build a simple bee entrance feeder, understand the risks of robbing, and choose the right feeder type for your hive's health.
Discover why a variety of natural pollen sources is essential for bee nutrition and when to use supplements. Learn the best strategies for beekeepers.
Learn when to feed bees pollen to boost brood production for honey flows or winter survival. Avoid common timing mistakes that harm hives.
Learn why overfeeding sugar water harms bee health and honey quality, and discover the correct times and methods for responsible feeding.
Learn how to build a simple entrance feeder for bees and compare it with internal top feeders to prevent robbing and drowning.
Learn to build a safe Mason jar bee feeder. Step-by-step guide for making a vacuum-sealed feeder to prevent drowning & robbing.
Learn how sugar water revives an exhausted bee, the recovery timeline, and when this simple intervention is most effective for saving pollinators.
Learn the correct sugar water feeding schedule for bees based on your goal: stimulating colony growth or building winter food stores.
Discover the best bee attractants like lemongrass oil and old brood comb, plus essential hive placement tips to successfully lure a swarm to your apiary.
Discover when a top entrance benefits your hive. Learn how it prevents winter condensation, reduces congestion, and improves ventilation for stronger colonies.
Learn how hive top feeders work: internal food reservoirs that protect syrup from pests and weather, ideal for large-scale or winter feeding.
Learn the standard 4-gallon capacity of a 10-frame hive feeder and how this volume impacts colony management, from reducing robbing to drowning risks.
Learn how a frame feeder provides secure, high-volume feeding for bees directly inside the hive, minimizing robbing and protecting from the elements.
Discover when frame feeders excel for beekeeping, their pros and cons for different seasons, and how to choose the best feeder for your apiary's needs.
Learn why beekeepers use 9 or 10 frames in a 10-frame box. Compare trade-offs for hive inspections, honey extraction, and colony health.