Seriously, we do have different bee races! While all honey bees belong to the same species, different breeds have characteristics that can influence a beekeeper’s choice when deciding what type of bees to keep. These characteristics include resistance to disease, tolerance of cold weather, honey production and aggressiveness. Here are some of the most common ...
Honey Benefits Honey has many varied uses, not only in the culinary world, but in the medicinal sphere as well. Let us look briefly at the medicinal side of honey first. Remember that, as you review, this is only a short outline. You should do your own in-depth research on honey benefits for medicinal use ...
Queenlessness Today, we will be continuing with the topic of queenlessness. It’s important to be able to recognize when your hive has lost the queen. This is what to look out for: A queenless hive can be more aggressive than usual, so make sure to wear your beesuit and use the smoker. A sure sign ...
Establish A Colony Of Your Dream Now that you have built and placed your hive, it is time to establish a colony in it. There are a few ways to obtain a colony: buy one, have one given to you, or catch a swarm and establish it in your hive. It is most likely that ...
