Learn the ideal beehive orientation (southeast) and key principles for morning sun, wind protection, and heat management to boost your apiary's success.
Learn how Varroa mites spread via drifting and robbing bees. Protect your apiary with proactive management strategies for commercial beekeeping success.
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.
Learn essential beehive cooling strategies like shade, ventilation, and water sources to help your bees maintain a healthy 95°F brood nest temperature.
Discover the two most popular honey bee feeders: frame feeders and bucket feeders. Learn the pros, cons, and best uses for each to feed your colony effectively.
Learn key strategies for winterizing beehives: food management, insulation, ventilation, and pest control to ensure colony survival through cold months.
Learn essential winter hive preparation steps: ensure ample food, manage pests, provide ventilation, and protect against the elements for colony survival.
Discover the two most popular Langstroth alternatives: Top Bar and Horizontal hives. Compare their pros, cons, and which is best for your beekeeping goals.
Learn how a bee escape board uses a one-way valve to gently clear honey supers in 24-36 hours, ensuring a calm, low-stress harvest for you and your bees.