Discover how beekeeping smoke calms bees by masking alarm pheromones and triggering a feeding response, making hive inspections safer and more efficient.
Learn the two key methods for cleaning a bee smoker: a 15-minute burn-and-scrape for routine use and a 10-hour soak for heavy buildup. Keep your equipment safe and efficient.
Discover how smoke triggers bees' survival instincts, making them docile for hive inspections. Learn the proper techniques for safe, effective beekeeping.