Learn the critical final step in bee frame wiring: securing wire tension. Achieve the 'ping' test for durability and prevent comb failure during honey extraction.
Learn the key differences between cross-wiring and standard wiring for beehive frames. Discover when to use each method for maximum comb support and hive health.
Discover why you can't harvest wax from standard Flow Frames and learn about the Flow Hive Hybrid solution for beekeepers who want both honey and comb.
Discover the key benefits of Flow Hive technology, including stress-free honey harvesting, reduced equipment needs, and enhanced colony health for beekeepers.
Discover the vital role of Bee Space (6-10mm) in beekeeping. Learn how this measurement enables removable frames, hive inspections, and sustainable honey harvesting.
Discover the key components of a basic beehive setup, from the brood box to hive covers, and learn how to build a foundation for a healthy, productive colony.
Learn why using 9 frames in a 10-frame honey super creates deeper, easier-to-uncap combs for a more efficient harvest. Essential for productive beekeeping.
Learn key precautions for using a triangle bee escape board, including proper installation, timing, and avoiding brood to ensure a stress-free honey harvest.
Learn how to select the right triangular escape board for your hive, focusing on correct sizing, proper installation, and timing for a stress-free honey harvest.
Learn how a bee escape board uses a one-way gate to gently clear honey supers for a calm, chemical-free harvest. Perfect for beekeepers prioritizing bee health.
Essential bee handling precautions for beginners. Learn key safety steps for preparation, protective gear, and calm techniques to ensure a safe experience.
Learn how a bee escape board uses a one-way valve to gently clear honey supers in 24-36 hours, ensuring a calm, low-stress harvest for you and your bees.
Learn why bees build burr comb between frames and get a step-by-step guide to remove it, correct spacing, and prevent future issues for a healthier hive.
Learn key precautions for triangle escape boards: correct installation, 24-hour limit, and ensuring no brood in honey supers for effective bee removal.
Learn the complete process for installing a package of bees into a new hive, from preparation and placement to post-installation care for colony survival.
Discover how the Flow Hive's gentle harvesting method reduces bee stress, preserves honeycomb, and supports a healthier colony compared to traditional methods.
Learn the correct timing and steps for using a bee escape board to gently clear bees from honey supers, ensuring a stress-free harvest for you and your colony.
Discover the fully assembled Cypress Screened Bottom Board for Varroa mite monitoring and hive ventilation. No assembly required, ready for 8 & 10-frame hives.
Learn the ideal 3-hour window to check for queen acceptance after installing a bee package, balancing confirmation with colony stability for beekeeping success.
Discover how styrofoam beehives offer superior insulation and lighter weight, leading to over 35% higher honey production and improved overwintering success.
Learn the correct placement of a bee escape board: triangle down, between supers and brood box. Ensure a stress-free, bee-free honey harvest in 24-48 hours.
Discover why starting with two beehives is crucial for new beekeepers. Learn how it provides comparison, resource sharing, and insurance against colony loss.
Discover how styrofoam beehives' superior insulation accelerates spring buildup, maximizes brood space, and extends your queen breeding and nuc production season.
Learn the top methods to reduce moisture in a beehive, including proper ventilation, moisture boards, and hive elevation to prevent dangerous condensation.
Compare solid vs. screened bottom boards for beehives. Learn the pros and cons for insulation, ventilation, and Varroa mite management to make the best choice.
Discover how screened bottom boards aid in passive mite removal and provide essential data for effective Varroa mite monitoring and control in beehives.
Learn how solid bottom boards create a closed system for effective Varroa mite treatment, ensuring maximum chemical concentration and accurate mite counts.
Discover the critical role of the Langstroth hive bottom board: structural support, ventilation, and pest management. Learn to choose between solid vs. screened designs.
Compare solid vs. screened bottom boards for beekeeping. Learn how climate, ventilation, and pest management impact your choice for optimal hive health.
Styrofoam beehives consistently outperform wood, increasing honey yields by over 35% due to superior thermal insulation and improved colony energy management.
Learn the strategic seasonal switch between screened and solid bottom boards for better ventilation, pest control, and winter insulation in your apiary.
Discover why precise 6-9mm bee space is critical in Langstroth hives to prevent propolis sealing and burr comb, ensuring easy inspections and colony health.
Discover the 3-in-1 screened bottom board's functions: ventilation for summer, mite control, and solid insulation for winter. Essential for proactive beekeeping.
Discover how a screened bottom board provides passive ventilation, aids in varroa mite control, and serves as a diagnostic tool for better hive management.
Learn why testing a solid and a screened hive board is the best strategy for small-scale beekeepers to optimize colony health for their local conditions.
Discover why top feeders are the best choice for beekeeping, offering convenience, reduced robbing risk, and minimal hive disruption for healthier colonies.
Learn the critical roles of a beehive bottom board: structural foundation, hive entrance, ventilation, and integrated pest management for Varroa mites.
Discover how a screened bottom board aids in Varroa mite control through passive removal and, more importantly, essential population monitoring for effective hive management.
Learn how a screened bottom board provides hive ventilation for temperature control and acts as a vital tool for monitoring and managing Varroa mite infestations.
Learn how screened bottom boards help manage Varroa mites & other pests via passive removal, improved ventilation, and accurate mite drop counts for beekeepers.
Learn how hive type (Langstroth, Top Bar, Warre) dictates bottom board choice for optimal bee health, ventilation, insulation, and Varroa mite management.
Discover how honey presses maximize honey and beeswax yield for beekeepers using top bar hives or processing cappings. Learn the benefits vs. extractors.
Compare Langstroth, Top Bar, and Flow hives for beginners. Find the best beehive for your goals in honey production, natural beekeeping, or ease of harvest.
Learn the simple formula to calculate Varroa mite infestation percentage. Standardize your counts for accurate hive health assessment and treatment decisions.
Discover the key advantages of fogging oxalic acid for Varroa mite control: faster application, superior hive coverage, and reduced stress on bees compared to the dribble method.
Discover how screened bottom boards enhance hive ventilation, reduce Varroa mite populations, and provide better temperature control for healthier colonies.
Step-by-step guide to successfully install a package of bees into a top bar hive. Learn how to reduce stress, secure the queen, and provide essential feeding.
Learn how screened bottom boards aid in varroa mite control by enabling passive mite removal and, more importantly, accurate mite level monitoring for effective IPM.
Discover the key benefits of stainless steel mesh beehive floors: superior durability, pest control, ventilation, and easy cleaning for a healthier colony.