Learn the two methods for cleaning hive frames: routine scraping for maintenance and caustic soda sterilization for disease prevention and harvest prep.
Discover the ideal sun or shade balance for your beehive. Learn how placement affects foraging, pest control, and honey production in different climates.
Discover the long hive, a horizontal beehive design that eliminates heavy lifting and mimics natural bee habitats for a more accessible beekeeping experience.
Langstroth hives use frames & foundation for guided comb; top bar hives allow natural, foundationless comb. Choose based on your beekeeping philosophy.
A second hive provides a frame of eggs to save a queenless colony, plus equalizing strength, boosting weak hives, and diagnostic comparison. Learn the benefits.
Learn proven methods to attract bees to a new hive box, including scent lures, drawn comb, and techniques for splits or bait hives. Boost your beekeeping success.
Learn why uncapping honeycomb is the essential first step in extraction. Discover the tools and techniques for a successful, high-quality honey harvest.
Discover the benefits of Top Bar Hives: natural comb building, no heavy lifting, and minimal colony disruption for a more bee-centric beekeeping experience.
Learn the predictable layout of a top bar hive: honey is stored at the back for easy, low-stress harvesting. Understand bee logic for better hive management.
Learn the key factors for successful brood rearing: quality pollen, ample honey, a healthy queen, and when beekeepers should intervene for optimal colony growth.
Learn the key steps to install a pollen trap correctly, from sealing alternative entrances to monitoring your colony's adjustment period for successful harvesting.
Discover the key benefits of top bar beehives: eliminate heavy lifting, reduce back strain, and enjoy less intrusive hive inspections for a more natural beekeeping experience.
Learn the secrets to attracting bee swarms: using scents like lemongrass oil, choosing the right box size, and strategic placement for commercial beekeeping success.
Discover how pollen traps help beekeepers create essential protein reserves for feeding bees, supporting brood rearing, and ensuring strong colony development.
Learn the key differences between a brood box and a super in beekeeping, including their functions, sizes, and how to use a queen excluder for a clean honey harvest.
Discover how Frame Grips make hive inspections safer and faster by providing a secure, one-handed grip on heavy frames, reducing stress for you and your bees.
Discover the key benefits of top bar hives for honey harvesting, including minimal equipment needs, low startup costs, and a straightforward crush-and-strain method.
Discover how the horizontal design of a top bar hive provides superior thermal efficiency for overwintering bees, reducing energy consumption and increasing survival rates.
Discover how a top bar hive's horizontal layout and one-comb-at-a-time inspection method minimize stress on bees, preserving colony cohesion and scent.
Discover the key benefits of Horizontal Top-Bar Hives: natural comb building, no heavy lifting, and improved bee health for a more accessible beekeeping experience.
Learn essential steps to maintain trapped pollen quality, including daily collection, proper drying or freezing, and hive health management for beekeepers.
Discover why Layens and top bar hives are inefficient for large-scale beekeeping and how the Langstroth hive standardizes operations for commercial success.
Discover how Top Bar Hive design simplifies inspections with minimal disruption, no heavy lifting, and a calmer experience for both beekeeper and bees.
Discover how a nucleus hive is the standard for safe, reliable queen mating. Learn to minimize risk, verify queen quality, and efficiently expand your apiary.
Learn how to store beekeeping gear by function (PPE, tools, woodenware) to protect your investment, ensure biosecurity, and streamline hive inspections.
Explore the design of top-bar hives: horizontal bars, sloped sides, and a trough-like body for natural comb building, minimal lifting, and accessible beekeeping.
Learn why harvesting honey from a first-year top bar hive risks colony starvation and failure. Essential guide for new beekeepers on hive establishment.
Discover how polystyrene beehives' superior insulation boosts brood production by maintaining critical nest temperatures, leading to stronger colonies and higher honey yields.
Learn the typical brood nest size (10-15 combs) in a top bar hive and how to use this knowledge for better inspections, harvesting, and swarm prevention.
Learn the step-by-step crush and strain method for harvesting honey from a Top Bar Hive. No expensive equipment needed, perfect for backyard beekeepers.
Discover why painting beehives is essential for wood protection, temperature regulation, and reducing bee drift. Learn best practices for hive longevity.
Learn the ideal beehive distance from your house, focusing on the critical bee flight path, morning sun, and wind protection for a safe, thriving colony.
Learn the 1:4 nuc-to-hive ratio for proactive beekeeping. Strengthen colonies, prevent losses, and maximize honey production with a resource hive system.
Discover the key benefits of 8-frame beehives, including lighter weight for easier management, reduced back strain, and greater accessibility for beekeepers.
Langstroth hives are more complex due to modular design and active management, while top bar hives offer simplicity. Compare yields, equipment, and philosophy.