An indispensable part of every beekeeper’s toolkit, a bee smoker allows you to safely calm bees so you can inspect, repair or work with your hive. While many keepers have their own favorite fuel, preparing and filling the smoker so it produces cool and even smoke is an essential first step. The start of the season is upon us, and many …
There are many ways to install packages; if you ask five different beekeepers you’ll get five different answers. In this post, we go over the basic details of installing your package of bees. Over time you may develop your own method that works best for you. What is a package of bees? Packages of bees are just that: boxes specially built to …
1. Q: What is Apiguard? A: Apiguard is thymol in a slow-release gel used to control varroa mites in honeybee colonies. Apiguard is a product suitable for use in organic farming in the European Union. 2. Q: How do I apply Apiguard? A: See Vita’s instructions on or with the product. If you are using Apiguard in 50g (1.76 ounce) trays: peel back the …
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The modern bee hive is like a highly efficient multistoried factory with each “story” having a specific function. These “stories” work together to provide a home for bees and a honey factory for the beekeeper. A. Hive Cover - Telescoping cover “telescopes” over the sides of the top super to protect the hive. Galvanized covering.B. Inner Cover - Creates a dead …
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To get started producing extracted honey, all you need is a way to remove the wax cap from the honeycomb, a honey extractor, and storage containers. The simplest system is capping scratcher, honey extractor and plastic buckets. All other equipment is to make the job more efficient. Shown in the numbered circles is a system to grow into. Some intermediate …
Have you ever wondered how people start bee keeping? Or wondered why they do it? Well, there are many answers to both questions. Reading this page will provide you with all the information you need, and who knows, by the time you finish reading, you may be ready to begin beekeeping! Man’s Love Affair with the Honey Bee Even before recorded history, …