Learn the critical steps for winterizing a beehive, focusing on moisture management and ventilation to protect your colony from the biggest threat: condensation.
Warre hives yield a bulk honey harvest by the box, while top bar hives allow for simple, comb-by-comb collection. Choose the right hive for your goals.
Learn how to manage a top bar hive by regulating space with a follower board. Discover gentle inspection techniques and natural honey harvesting methods.
Discover why a loose-fitting beekeeping suit is crucial for safety and mobility. Learn which areas must not be tight to prevent stings and improve workflow.
Learn the correct hand-washing and air-drying process for beekeeping suits to prevent disease transmission, remove alarm pheromones, and extend equipment life.
Discover how proper beekeeping suit care protects you from stings, prevents disease spread between hives, and extends your equipment's lifespan for safer beekeeping.
Discover why a comfortable beekeeping suit is a critical safety feature that prevents stings, reduces stress, and improves hive management effectiveness.
Learn the key triggers of bee robbing, including nectar dearths, strong colonies, and weak hives, and discover effective prevention strategies for your apiary.
Discover the vital role of a beekeeping suit in protecting against stings and enabling confident hive management. Learn about its key features and benefits.
Learn the correct way to arrange frames in a full-size colony after requeening to ensure colony health, pest control, and successful queen introduction.
Discover why polystyrene hives last decades without rotting, their vulnerabilities to UV and physical damage, and key management practices for maximum longevity.
Learn the two main methods for moving bees from a Langstroth to a top bar hive: the cut-down transfer for preserving brood and the shakedown for a fresh start.
Learn about the deep box or brood chamber: its dimensions, critical role as the colony's nursery, and how to choose between 8-frame and 10-frame sizes.