How to use a bee smoker? To use a bee smoker, first, fill it with fuel such as wood chips or dried leaves, then light the fuel, pump the bellows to produce smoke, and direct the smoke gently towards the entrance of the beehive to calm the bees during inspections. Beekeeping is an essential practice ...
Glossary of beekeeping terms In this post, we will learn about some “technical” terms that you likely run across when getting started in beekeeping. Let’s dig in: Apiary – where a beekeeper keeps bee hives and colonies, may also be called a bee yard. Apiculture – raising and keeping honeybees. Apis mellifera – the scientific ...
The honeybee is a social bee, meaning that it lives in an organized structure, working and living in constant cooperation with others. Today, we continue to learn about stages of the bees. In contrast, the solitary bee has no social structure and will live and hunt alone. It should be noted that it is precisely ...
Keeping bees is a fascinating activity, and like most activities, there are a few things you need to know to keep bees in a way that is safe and enjoyable. There are three main risks specific to bee farming basics: 1. Bee stings 2. Burns and fire hazards from the use of your smoker 3. ...
Have you ever considered turning your backyard into a bee haven? There are so many fantastic benefits of making your outdoor living space more bee-friendly. Check out these ideas to start your own backyard beekeeping! Bees, endangered species, how? On October 31st, seven native Hawaiian bees were added to the endangered species list. After years of ...
If you want to move a swarm to a new location, there are some precautions you will need to take. First of all, follow the instructions on our “Catching a swarm” lessons, which will show you how to get a swarm into a hive. The next step is to move the hive with the bees ...
Your source of information on honey bees Anyone who knows even a little bit about the honey bee can’t help but be amazed, because far more goes on within the hive than most people can ever imagine: complex communication, social interactions, teamwork, unique jobs and responsibilities, food gathering, and the engineering of one of the ...
The Beekeeping Year – An Overview Here we look at the seasonality in beekeeping (different seasons in a temperate climate), what the bees will do at different times of the year, and what you need to as a beekeeper throughout the year. Whether you live in a cold, cool, or tropical climate, there will be ...
Once your colony has gotten established, your first brood inspection is an exciting milestone in becoming a beekeeper (time for some backyard honey). Here’s what to look out for: The brood box is usually the bottom box of a hive, it contains the developing larvae and pupae, thousands of worker bees and a queen laying ...
Plants such as lavender, sunflowers, wildflowers, and bee balm are known to attract honey bees due to their abundant nectar and pollen, providing vital food sources for these essential pollinators. The Sweetest Garden: How to Attract Honey Bees with These Plants Honey bees play a crucial role in pollination, making them essential for the growth ...
