“Sugar Shake” Test for Varroa Mites
How to use the nonlethal “sugar shake” method to check a backyard residential beehive for a varroa mite infestation. Varroa mites are one …
Strategies for setting up and maintaining backyard beehives in residential areas for amateur enthusiasts.
How to use the nonlethal “sugar shake” method to check a backyard residential beehive for a varroa mite infestation. Varroa mites are one …
Easy strategy for keeping a beehive warm during cold and windy weather that is simple to implement for backyard colonies. As a new beekeeper, each …
The amazing research on the healing buzz frequency of bees and how to harness their soothing sound at home even if you don’t have a backyard …
How to secure a residential beehive in preparation for a high wind event including a tropical storm or hurricane. With a Cat 3 hurricane currently …
How quickly a new beehive produces its first batch of honey with a video of the process unfolding in a backyard organic colony. I am very excited to …
How to eliminate a varroa mite infestation naturally while preserving the safety of the bees and integrity of the colony. As a new beekeeper, I was …
How to safely mark a queen bee so that you know how old she is and to more easily identify her during periodic hive wellness checks. My beehive …
How to requeen a beehive when the existing queen dies or becomes unproductive to maintain the viability of the colony. Many of you know via my social …