Discover why hive straps are essential for beekeepers to protect colonies from high winds, animal attacks, and ensure safe transport. Secure your apiary.
Learn the proper techniques for lifting and moving a beehive safely, from strapping components to choosing the right method for short or long-distance moves.
Learn how to position and secure a beehive for transport. Key factors include stability, ventilation, and timing to protect your bees and ensure safety.
Discover why a tie-down strap is essential for beehive security. Learn how it prevents toppling from wind, animals, and accidents to protect your colony.
Learn the best methods for securing beehive joints: wood glue for permanent strength and straps/clips for stack stability. Essential for apiary security.
Learn essential steps for moving beehives safely, including securing components, ensuring ventilation, and timing the move to prevent colony stress and overheating.
Learn how each beehive component functions to manage colony health, boost honey production, and prevent swarming. Essential knowledge for every beekeeper.
Learn the essential steps to start beekeeping, from selecting a location and acquiring equipment to choosing the right method for getting your first bees.
Discover the essential beekeeping supplies: hive components, protective gear, and management tools you need for a successful start. Learn about trade-offs and starter kits.
Learn why pre-season tool preparation is vital for colony health, beekeeper safety, and efficient hive management to ensure a successful beekeeping season.
Learn the recommended number of small hive beetle traps per hive, from routine maintenance to active infestation control, for effective apiary management.
Discover the key reasons beekeepers move hives, from optimizing forage to commercial pollination, and learn the critical rules for a successful relocation.
Discover the key benefits of migratory beehive lids, including seamless stacking for transport, simplified inspections, and cost-efficiency for commercial beekeepers.
Learn the essential steps to start a bee colony from scratch, including site selection, equipment setup, and crucial early care for beekeeping success.
Learn how honey bees adapt to a new pollen trap entrance, from initial confusion to full acceptance, and how beekeepers can ensure a smooth transition.
Discover why regular hive inspections are non-negotiable for both Flow Hives and Langstroth hives. Learn the shared process for monitoring colony health, pests, and diseases.
Learn to identify and defend your beehives from top threats like bears, Varroa mites, and small hive beetles with proven strategies for commercial apiaries.
Discover how proper fit, breathable materials, and flexible design in beekeeping gloves reduce physical and mental strain for longer, more effective hive work.
Discover why honey bees prefer thick-walled, insulated cavities for survival. Learn how this impacts colony health, energy use, and beekeeping success.
Discover the distinct roles of the queen, workers, and drones in a honey bee colony and how their interdependence ensures hive survival and productivity.
Learn the optimal hive inspection frequency for each season, balancing bee health, swarm prevention, and honey production. A guide for effective apiary management.
Essential bee handling precautions for beginners. Learn key safety steps for preparation, protective gear, and calm techniques to ensure a safe experience.
Learn key precautions for handling beetle traps, including managing trapping oil, proper placement, and timing to protect your honeybees while controlling pests.
Compare Top Bar vs. Langstroth honey harvesting: from bar-by-bar simplicity to high-yield extraction. Learn the key differences in effort, cost, and yield.
Learn the essential 7-10 day spring hive inspection schedule. Monitor brood patterns, food stores, and space to prevent swarming and ensure colony health.
Learn how the Flow Hive's innovative frames minimize bee stress during harvest while highlighting the essential, ongoing care needed for colony health.
Learn why a bee hive starter kit warranty is crucial for quality assurance and protecting your investment from defects, missing parts, and shipping damage.
Learn how hive design impacts bee safety during a move. Compare Langstroth, Top-Bar, and Warre hives for structural integrity, stress reduction, and portability.
Learn the essential spring beekeeping steps: installing a colony, performing inspections, and adding space to prevent swarming and maximize honey production.
Explore the differences between pressed, extracted, and crush-and-strain honey. Learn how each method affects flavor, texture, and purity for beekeepers.
Learn the optimal timing for your first hive inspection to reduce stress, confirm queen release, and encourage comb building for a thriving new colony.
Learn how your local climate and apiary terrain determine the best beehive type—Langstroth, Top Bar, or horizontal—for colony health and easy management.
Learn how to store beekeeping gear by function (PPE, tools, woodenware) to protect your investment, ensure biosecurity, and streamline hive inspections.
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 the proper way to clean bee frames with hot water to remove wax, pathogens, and ensure colony health. Avoid common mistakes like warping and mold.
Discover the key tools for harvesting honey from a Langstroth hive, including extractors, uncapping tools, and filtering systems for efficient beekeeping.
Discover the complete equipment list for installing a nucleus hive, including hive components, protective gear, and tools for a smooth, successful setup.