Learn the essential steps to prime a queen bee marking pen for a clean, safe application. Proper preparation prevents harm to the queen and ensures hive efficiency.
Learn what phoretic mites are, their preferred hiding spots on bees, and why their presence signals a critical Varroa mite infestation that requires immediate action.
Learn how L.L. Langstroth's 1852 moveable-frame hive design transformed beekeeping into a sustainable industry through precise 'bee space' engineering.