Learn the role of deep boxes in beekeeping: the primary brood chamber for colony health, egg-laying, and food storage. Understand configurations and trade-offs.
Learn how a simple mouse guard protects your beehive from destructive rodents. Discover installation timing, benefits, and potential trade-offs for beekeepers.
Explore bee breed defensiveness, from docile Italian bees to aggressive Africanized hybrids. Learn how genetics, environment, and handling affect hive temperament.