Learn key precautions for handling beetle traps, including managing trapping oil, proper placement, and timing to protect your honeybees while controlling pests.
Learn the optimal beetle trap replacement frequency (2-4 rounds per summer) and key indicators like lure expiration and trap capacity for effective pest control.
Learn the recommended number of small hive beetle traps per hive, from routine maintenance to active infestation control, for effective apiary management.
Compare in-hive vs. external hive beetle traps. Learn about Beetle Blaster, lure-based, and hive stand traps for effective Small Hive Beetle (SHB) management.
Learn how honey bees adapt to a new pollen trap entrance, from initial confusion to full acceptance, and how beekeepers can ensure a smooth transition.
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.
Discover why a seamless, gap-free beetle blaster is critical for effective Small Hive Beetle control. Learn how gaps sabotage traps and protect your colony.
Discover the optimal timing for beetle trap deployment in spring and early summer to proactively control Small Hive Beetle populations and safeguard your honeybee colonies.
Learn the critical steps to install Beetle Blasters correctly for a flush fit, exploiting beetle instincts to trap more Small Hive Beetles effectively.
Learn how temperature changes propolis from brittle to sticky to liquid. Discover practical tips for easier harvesting and handling based on thermal conditions.
Learn the most effective methods to attract a honeybee swarm to a new hive using pheromone lures, lemongrass oil, and proper hive placement techniques.