A Guide to Dealing with Wax Moths in Beekeeping

As a beekeeper, wax moths can be a real nuisance. While they don’t necessarily harm the bees themselves, wax moths can cause significant damage to beehives and honeycombs. In this blog post, we will discuss what wax moths are, how to recognize them, and tips for dealing with them in your hives. What Are Wax Moths? Wax moths are small insects that …

Maintain Healthy Bee Colonies with Oxalic Acid Vaporizers

Oxalic acid vaporizers are a crucial tool for beekeepers to maintain healthy and productive hives. Oxalic acid, a natural compound found in many plants, can be used to control varroa mite infestations in bee colonies. However, administering oxalic acid to bees can be challenging, and requires specialized equipment like an oxalic acid vaporizer. In this article, we will discuss the …

Get Started Beekeeping with Dadant & Sons | 4 Easy Steps

Dadant & Sons, founded by Charles Dadant in 1884 and now the world’s leading beekeeping equipment supplier, is an essential resource for anyone looking to get into the fascinating and rewarding hobby of beekeeping. While it may seem daunting to novice beekeepers, setting up your own hive is simple when you follow a few key steps. Here we will provide …

Get Buzzed with DIY Beeswax Candles: A Step-by-Step Guide

Making your own DIY beeswax candles is an easy and cost-effective way to add a special touch to any room. Not only are beeswax candles incredibly fragrant, but they also last longer than traditional paraffin wax candles. Furthermore, the use of natural beeswax products from Dadant helps support the honeybee population while creating something beautiful. Read on to find out …

Useful Tips for Commercial Beekeepers

Thanks to recent research about the declining bee population worldwide, people have become more knowledgeable about the importance of honey bees. Bees are an essential part of multiple ecosystems; experts believe their numbers will continue to decrease over the next few decades if nothing is done. This could negatively impact many aspects of everyday life that humans have taken for granted.  This …

The Biggest Global Threats to Honey Bees

The global honey bee population dwindled precipitously – by some experts' estimates, to the tune of 40% from 2018 to 2019 and again by 40% from 2019 to 2020, respectively.   Source: Bee informed Partnership These are unsustainable losses with grave implications for the entire ecosystem and the animals that inhabit it, including humans. Let's explore the biggest threats to honey bees, why protecting …

From the Beehive to the Jar: Techniques for Bottling Honey

While it isn’t difficult to bottle sweet, fresh honey straight from the apiary, it can be confusing for beginner beekeepers of all skillsets.  Before bottling, beekeepers must look out for certain things. This includes the uncapped verse capped honeycomb, the moisture content of their honey, and even the type of bees they use to get the honey.  Let’s learn how to harvest …

Tips For Storing Beekeeping Equipment

When you first start beekeeping, you only need a handful of materials. However, as your operation grows, you might be surprised how much equipment you accumulate. As time passes, you might purchase little signs, honey bottling equipment, and anything else you need to take care of your bees and harvest the products of their hard work. Maybe you even start a …