Learn the most effective methods to kill small hive beetles, including oil traps, diatomaceous earth, and strategies for maintaining a strong bee colony.
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.
Learn the recommended number of small hive beetle traps per hive, from routine maintenance to active infestation control, for effective apiary management.
Learn about the small hive beetle, an invasive pest not native to North America or Europe, and how to protect your honey bee colonies from destruction.
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 key precautions for handling beetle traps, including managing trapping oil, proper placement, and timing to protect your honeybees while controlling pests.
Compare bottom-mounted vs. front-mounted pollen traps for beekeeping. Learn about installation, capacity, and hive impact to maximize your pollen yield.
Learn the key steps to install a pollen trap correctly, from sealing alternative entrances to monitoring your colony's adjustment period for successful harvesting.
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.
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.
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 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.
Learn essential fall hive management tasks: Varroa mite control, securing food stores, and winterizing the hive to ensure your colony survives until spring.
Learn the critical steps to install Beetle Blasters correctly for a flush fit, exploiting beetle instincts to trap more Small Hive Beetles effectively.
Learn the key steps for harvesting propolis sustainably, including timing, using a propolis trap, and the freeze-and-crack method to protect hive health.
Learn the critical advice for proactive Varroa mite management: regular monitoring, early spring checks, and data-driven treatment to prevent colony loss.
Learn proven methods to stimulate propolis production, from using propolis traps to selecting the right bee genetics and hive location for maximum harvest.
Learn how temperature changes propolis from brittle to sticky. Discover best practices for harvesting, processing, and storing this valuable hive product.
Learn the secrets to attracting bee swarms: using scents like lemongrass oil, choosing the right box size, and strategic placement for commercial beekeeping success.
Learn how Varroa mites spread via drifting and robbing bees. Protect your apiary with proactive management strategies for commercial beekeeping success.
Learn about the pre-trial preventative treatments of fumagillin and oxytetracycline used to create a controlled, disease-free baseline for honey bee research.
Learn the 3 registered oxalic acid application methods for beekeeping: spray, dribble, and vaporization. Compare efficacy, safety, and cost for varroa mite control.
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 why oxalic acid is a top Varroa mite treatment. Understand its application methods, critical timing for a broodless period, and how to integrate it into a sustainable IPM plan.
Learn how entrance reducers can trap heat and moisture on warm winter days, leading to mold, condensation, and colony loss. Essential beekeeping insights.