Learn the critical risks and proper procedures for sealing a hive with an entrance reducer to protect your colony during transport or pesticide threats.
Insulated beehives stabilize hive temperature, reduce bee stress, and improve winter survival & honey production for backyard and commercial beekeepers.
Learn the critical technique of holding the dipping board perfectly horizontal to ensure uniform wax flow, prevent defects, and create sheets ready for milling.
Discover why late fall oxalic acid application is a critical IPM tactic. Target Varroa mites during the broodless period for maximum efficacy and stronger spring colonies.
Learn the two key functions of a beehive entrance reducer: fortifying colony defense against robbers and pests, and sealing the hive for safe relocation.
Learn how a beehive entrance disc's closed with ventilation setting protects your colony during transport and pesticide exposure while preventing overheating.
Learn how to manage varroa mites in nucs using the natural brood break. Compare flash treatments like oxalic acid with extended-release strips like Apivar.
Learn the two primary queen bee marking methods: on-the-comb and off-the-comb. Choose the right technique based on your skill level to ensure queen safety.
Learn why pollen feeding timing is critical for bee colony health. Avoid premature feeding risks and discover the best times to stimulate growth for maximum honey yield.
Learn essential safety protocols for oxalic acid Varroa treatment, including PPE requirements and application methods to protect beekeepers and colonies.
Learn the critical steps for queen bee pre-installation, from confirming a queenless hive to removing queen cells, to ensure colony acceptance and success.
Learn the key steps for a successful honey bee breeding program: goal setting, selection, culling, and record-keeping for healthier, more productive colonies.
Learn how to attract solitary bees to a bee house by providing essential resources like food, water, and building materials, not by using lures or baits.
Learn why bees ignored a top-tier pollen substitute patty in a trial, revealing key insights into protein supplementation and natural pollen availability.
Discover when and why to use pollen substitute patties to stimulate brood rearing, accelerate colony growth, and ensure hive health during pollen scarcity.