Learn how to prioritize safety and efficiency with frame grips. Secure handling minimizes bee disturbance and enhances inspection control for beekeepers.
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 best method for straining beeswax using a double-filter system of cheesecloth and a metal strainer to achieve pure, clean wax for candles and cosmetics.
Learn why slip-resistant soles are crucial for beekeeping safety on wet, uneven terrain. Prevent falls, dropped hives, and bee stings with the right footwear.
Learn how a gradual hive move strategy prevents forager loss by working with honeybee navigation. Ideal for beekeepers relocating hives short distances.
Learn how solid bottom boards create a closed system for effective Varroa mite treatment, ensuring maximum chemical concentration and accurate mite counts.
Discover how hive insulation paradoxically aids in cooling by slowing heat transfer, working alongside shade and ventilation for optimal bee colony health.
Learn how screened bottom boards aid in varroa mite control by enabling passive mite removal and, more importantly, accurate mite level monitoring for effective IPM.
Learn the crush and strain method for harvesting honey from top bar hives. A simple, low-cost process perfect for hobbyists and small-scale beekeepers.
Discover how plastic and polystyrene hives offer superior insulation, durability, and lower maintenance for healthier bees and increased honey production.
Discover the critical role of the Langstroth hive bottom board: structural support, ventilation, and pest management. Learn to choose between solid vs. screened designs.
Discover the key benefits of plastic beehive foundation: superior durability, reusability, and optimized comb structure for increased honey production and hive management.
Discover how beehive insulation wraps improve temperature stability, prevent deadly condensation, and reduce winter honey consumption for stronger colonies.