Varroa mites were first detected in the US in 1987, triggering a permanent shift in beekeeping and posing the primary threat to honey bee colonies today.
Learn the essential pre-extraction checks: verifying honey ripeness via capping, moisture content, and proper equipment setup for a successful harvest.
Learn key precautions for triangle escape boards: correct installation, 24-hour limit, and ensuring no brood in honey supers for effective bee removal.
Learn how a professional bee smoker acts as a precision delivery system for wax moth fumigation, transforming solids into effective airborne treatments.