“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 …
Beekeeping
Strategies for setting up and maintaining backyard beehives in residential areas for amateur enthusiasts.
How to Keep a Beehive Warm in Cold Weather
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 …
Golden Hum. The Healing “Buzz Frequency” of Bees
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 Beehive for a Storm
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 …
First Honey from My Backyard Beehive!
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 Treat Varroa Mites Naturally (without burning beehives!)
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
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 I “Requeened” 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 …