Learn key precautions for handling beetle traps, including managing trapping oil, proper placement, and timing to protect your honeybees while controlling pests.
Learn the recommended number of small hive beetle traps per hive, from routine maintenance to active infestation control, for effective apiary 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 the 4 key Varroa mite monitoring methods: alcohol wash, sugar roll, CO2 injection, and sticky board. Compare accuracy and make informed treatment decisions.
Learn why honey bees can't kill small hive beetles directly and must rely on containment strategies. Discover how colony strength is the key to effective beetle control.
Discover why beekeepers collect bee pollen for both commercial sales as a superfood and as a vital nutritional supplement for colony health and growth.
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.
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 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 critical steps to install Beetle Blasters correctly for a flush fit, exploiting beetle instincts to trap more Small Hive Beetles effectively.
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 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 how organic pest control methods safeguard bee colonies from lethal pesticides, sublethal effects, and hive contamination for healthier pollinators.
Learn the 3 registered oxalic acid application methods for beekeeping: spray, dribble, and vaporization. Compare efficacy, safety, and cost for varroa mite control.
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.
Discover how beneficial nematodes target small hive beetle larvae in the soil, breaking their life cycle for sustainable, chemical-free apiary protection.
Discover the best bee attractants like lemongrass oil and old brood comb, plus essential hive placement tips to successfully lure a swarm to your apiary.
Discover the essential Tools for Varroa Management guide for accurate monitoring, action thresholds, and effective treatment strategies to protect your hives.
Discover why oxalic acid is a superior Varroa mite treatment: no chemical residues in honey or wax, and no mite resistance issues compared to synthetic drugs.
Learn how an artificial swarm creates a brood break to disrupt the Varroa mite lifecycle, offering a powerful, non-chemical control method for beekeepers.