t’s easy to get lost in the wonder of beekeeping. Whether you’re a newbee or a veteran beek, inspecting your hives can be mesmerizing. There are countless details to watch …
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hether you plan to sell it, share it with friends and family, or just have some with breakfast, there’s no doubt that getting ahold of some fresh, sweet honey is …
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Are you jumping into the exciting world of beekeeping? Before your bees arrive, you must consider where they will live. Let’s explore the three most popular beehive designs: Langstroth, top …
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Ready for a journey into beekeeping? It’s a wonderful way to support pollination, while earning a sweet treat for yourself. Let’s get started by making sure you have the right …
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Are you thinking about raising honey bees in your backyard? Before you jump into raising bees for honey, here are some things to consider—the pros and cons of beekeeping. Almost anyone …
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Step 1 Fill a large pot half-way with water and add all your squeezed comb as well as brood comb. (Log hives typically produce the most wax.) Bring this to …
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Most of the time you can do an outside check on your hives to see how they are progressing. Depending on the time of the year the bees will be …
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Advantages: Disadvantages: Top Bar Hive Advantages: Disadvantages: Langstroth Type Hive (frame hive) Advantages: Disadvantages: Only 2 percent of African beekeepers use this type of hive, making it an unknown and …
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There is a natural connection between beekeepers and their environment. Three things are needed for honey production: a strong colony, source of local water, and nectar bearing flowers. If one …
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An African beehive can swarm up to 10 times in one year. Your goal is to prepare hive boxes and bait those hives to attract the swarms to reside there.This …